Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.61 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
5.3¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.61
9.7 kWh
Per year
$19.27
117 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.80 | $9.64 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.3¢ | $1.61 | $19.27 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.21 | $38.54 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cpap machine in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 5.3¢ per day, $1.61 per month, or $19.27 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $1.61 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.