Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 24.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.33 per month.
Per hour
4.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.14
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.33
17 kWh
Per year
$51.94
209 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.16 | $25.97 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.33 | $51.94 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.65 | $104 |
Vermont 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 Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 24.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.33 per month, or $51.94 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.33 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 24.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.