Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Wyoming
Wyoming's average residential electricity rate is 14.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest in the country, 20% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.57 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.5¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.57
17 kWh
Per year
$30.87
209 kWh
By usage level in Wyoming
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.29 | $15.44 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.5¢ | $2.57 | $30.87 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.14 | $61.74 |
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
At Wyoming's current average residential rate of 14.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.5¢ per day, $2.57 per month, or $30.87 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Wyoming more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Wyoming's rate is about 20% below the U.S. average: $2.57 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wyoming right now?
Wyoming residents pay an average of 14.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.