Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd 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 $4.41 per month.
Per hour
4.6¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.15
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.41
17 kWh
Per year
$52.98
209 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 7.3¢ | $2.21 | $26.49 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.41 | $52.98 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.29 | $8.83 | $106 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.15 per day, $4.41 per month, or $52.98 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.41 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.