Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Virginia
Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 17.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 31st cheapest in the country, 4% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.71 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
5.6¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.71
9.7 kWh
Per year
$20.56
117 kWh
By usage level in Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.8¢ | $0.86 | $10.28 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.71 | $20.56 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.42 | $41.11 |
Virginia 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 Virginia?
At Virginia's current average residential rate of 17.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 5.6¢ per day, $1.71 per month, or $20.56 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Virginia's rate is about 4% below the U.S. average: $1.71 per month here versus $1.79 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Virginia right now?
Virginia residents pay an average of 17.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 31st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.