Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 13.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.35 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
4.4¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.35
9.7 kWh
Per year
$16.24
117 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.68 | $8.12 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.24 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32.47 |
Iowa 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 Iowa?
At Iowa's current average residential rate of 13.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 4.4¢ per day, $1.35 per month, or $16.24 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Iowa more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $1.35 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 13.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.