Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.90 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
6.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.90
9.7 kWh
Per year
$22.78
117 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.95 | $11.39 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 6.2¢ | $1.90 | $22.78 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.79 | $45.55 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 6.2¢ per day, $1.90 per month, or $22.78 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.90 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.