Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 25% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.29 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
7.5¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.29
9.7 kWh
Per year
$27.45
117 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.14 | $13.72 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.29 | $27.45 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.57 | $54.90 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 7.5¢ per day, $2.29 per month, or $27.45 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 25% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.29 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.