Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 38% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.45 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
8.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.45
9.7 kWh
Per year
$29.43
117 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.23 | $14.72 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.45 | $29.43 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.90 | $58.87 |
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 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 8.1¢ per day, $2.45 per month, or $29.43 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 38% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.45 per month here versus $1.78 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 25.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.