Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Utah
Utah's average residential electricity rate is 13.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 3rd cheapest in the country, 28% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.28 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.5¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.28
17 kWh
Per year
$27.33
209 kWh
By usage level in Utah
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.14 | $13.66 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.28 | $27.33 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.55 | $54.65 |
Utah vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Utah?
At Utah's current average residential rate of 13.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.5¢ per day, $2.28 per month, or $27.33 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Utah more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Utah's rate is about 28% below the U.S. average: $2.28 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Utah right now?
Utah residents pay an average of 13.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 3rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.