Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 34% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.21 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
4.0¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.21
9.7 kWh
Per year
$14.48
117 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.60 | $7.24 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.21 | $14.48 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 7.9¢ | $2.41 | $28.97 |
North Dakota 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 Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 12.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 4.0¢ per day, $1.21 per month, or $14.48 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 34% below the U.S. average: $1.21 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 12.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.