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How Much Does It Cost to Run a PS5 in Maryland?

The short answer

In Maryland, a PS5 drawing 200W costs about $0.04 per hour — roughly $3.91 a month if it runs 3 hours a day.

That’s based on Maryland’s average residential rate of 21.4¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 17% above the US average.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated

PS5 cost by daily use in Maryland

Cost at 21.4¢/kWh, the Maryland average (EIA, Jul 2026)
Daily usekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 hour/day 6.1 $0.04 $1.30 $15.63
2 hours/day 12.2 $0.09 $2.61 $31.26
4 hours/day 24.3 $0.17 $5.21 $62.52
8 hours/day 48.7 $0.34 $10.42 $125
12 hours/day 73.0 $0.51 $15.63 $188
24 hours/day 146.0 $1.03 $31.26 $375

Maryland vs other states

At typical use, a PS5 costs $46.89 a year in Maryland — $58.23 less than in Hawaii and $19.03 more than in Louisiana.

Maryland has the 15th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Maryland · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Maryland

21.4¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +13.7% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running a PS5

The PS5 uses roughly 200W during graphically demanding games, less for lighter titles, and roughly 70W when streaming movies or shows. Rest mode with USB charging and internet connectivity enabled draws a small amount continuously. Your TV's consumption is separate — add it for the full cost of a gaming session.

  • Limit rest-mode features (USB power, always-connected) if you don't need them.
  • Set the console to turn off after a period of inactivity.
  • Use a streaming stick or the TV's apps for video — they use far less power than the console.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run a PS5 for 24 hours in Maryland?

Running a 200W PS5 for 24 hours uses about 4.80 kWh, which costs about $1.03 at Maryland’s average rate of 21.4¢/kWh.

How many kWh does a PS5 use per month?

At 3 hours a day, a typical PS5 uses about 18.3 kWh a month. In Maryland that costs $3.91.

Is it expensive to run a PS5 in Maryland?

Maryland has the 15th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 21.4¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a PS5 here costs about $46.89 a year at typical use, compared with $40.10 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Maryland right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Maryland was 21.4¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 13.7% from a year earlier.

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