Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.32 per month.
Per hour
3.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.11
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.32
17 kWh
Per year
$39.84
209 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.66 | $19.92 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.32 | $39.84 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.64 | $79.68 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.32 per month, or $39.84 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.32 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.