Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.80 per month.
Per hour
2.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.2¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.80
17 kWh
Per year
$33.58
209 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.40 | $16.79 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.80 | $33.58 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.59 | $67.17 |
West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.2¢ per day, $2.80 per month, or $33.58 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $2.80 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.