Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 28.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 46th cheapest in the country, 55% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.78 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
9.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.78
9.7 kWh
Per year
$33.40
117 kWh
By usage level in Maine
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.70 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.78 | $33.40 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.56 | $66.81 |
Maine 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 Maine?
At Maine's current average residential rate of 28.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 9.2¢ per day, $2.78 per month, or $33.40 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Maine more expensive than average?
Yes. Maine's electricity costs about 55% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.78 per month here versus $1.79 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maine right now?
Maine residents pay an average of 28.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 46th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.