Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate is 22.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 18% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.15 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
7.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.15
9.7 kWh
Per year
$25.81
117 kWh
By usage level in Maryland
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.07 | $12.91 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.15 | $25.81 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.30 | $51.63 |
Maryland 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 Maryland?
At Maryland's current average residential rate of 22.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 7.1¢ per day, $2.15 per month, or $25.81 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Maryland more expensive than average?
Yes. Maryland's electricity costs about 18% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.15 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maryland right now?
Maryland residents pay an average of 22.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.