Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.87 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
9.4¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.87
9.7 kWh
Per year
$34.46
117 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.43 | $17.23 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 9.4¢ | $2.87 | $34.46 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.74 | $68.91 |
New York 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 York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 9.4¢ per day, $2.87 per month, or $34.46 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.87 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.