Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.91 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
$0.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.91
9.7 kWh
Per year
$34.92
117 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.45 | $17.46 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.91 | $34.92 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.82 | $69.85 |
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 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.91 per month, or $34.92 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.91 per month here versus $1.79 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.