Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.55 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
5.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.55
9.7 kWh
Per year
$18.57
117 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.5¢ | $0.77 | $9.29 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.1¢ | $1.55 | $18.57 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.09 | $37.14 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 5.1¢ per day, $1.55 per month, or $18.57 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $1.55 per month here versus $1.78 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.