Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Idaho
Idaho's average residential electricity rate is 12.7¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest in the country, 32% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.24 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
4.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.24
9.7 kWh
Per year
$14.83
117 kWh
By usage level in Idaho
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.62 | $7.42 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.24 | $14.83 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.47 | $29.67 |
Idaho 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 Idaho?
At Idaho's current average residential rate of 12.7¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 4.1¢ per day, $1.24 per month, or $14.83 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Idaho more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Idaho's rate is about 32% below the U.S. average: $1.24 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Idaho right now?
Idaho residents pay an average of 12.7¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.