Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.11 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
6.9¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.11
9.7 kWh
Per year
$25.35
117 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.06 | $12.67 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.11 | $25.35 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.22 | $50.69 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 6.9¢ per day, $2.11 per month, or $25.35 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.11 per month here versus $1.78 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.