Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $2.75 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
9.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.75
9.7 kWh
Per year
$33.05
117 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.38 | $16.53 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.75 | $33.05 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.51 | $66.11 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 9.1¢ per day, $2.75 per month, or $33.05 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.75 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.