How much does it cost to run a playstation 5 in North Carolina?
A 200-watt playstation 5 costs about 3¢ an hour in North Carolina, or about $2.69 a month at 3 hours a day.
North Carolina electricity averages 14.94¢ per kWh, about 18% less than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 17 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (100 W) | 1¢ | 4¢ | $1.34 | $16.36 |
| Typical (200 W) | 3¢ | 9¢ | $2.69 | $32.72 |
| High (230 W) | 3¢ | $0.10 | $3.09 | $37.63 |
Day, month and year assume 3 hours of use a day.
Other electronics costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| TV | 100 W | $2.24 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W | $7.17 |
| Xbox Series X | 160 W | $2.15 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W | $1.08 |
Ways to spend less
- Turn on power-saving or rest-mode limits; consoles and PCs use power in standby.
- A smart plug or power strip cuts standby draw when devices are off.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $2.22 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $2.32 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $2.33 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $2.37 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $2.40 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $2.44 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $2.44 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $2.45 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $2.50 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $2.51 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $2.51 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $2.51 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $2.56 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $2.57 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $2.59 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $2.61 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $2.69 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $2.71 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $2.73 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $2.74 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $2.75 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $2.77 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $2.77 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $2.78 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $2.78 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $2.87 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $2.89 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $2.93 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $2.98 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $3.01 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $3.03 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $3.07 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $3.21 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $3.37 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $3.42 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $3.46 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $3.79 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $3.83 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $3.88 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $4.31 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $4.32 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $4.44 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $4.82 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $4.88 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $5.03 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $5.26 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $5.29 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $5.40 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $5.43 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $5.99 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $8.33 |
At 200 watts for 3 hours a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.