Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.59 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
5.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.59
9.7 kWh
Per year
$19.04
117 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.79 | $9.52 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.59 | $19.04 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.17 | $38.08 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.59 per month, or $19.04 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $1.59 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.