Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.57 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
5.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.57
9.7 kWh
Per year
$18.80
117 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.78 | $9.40 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.57 | $18.80 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.13 | $37.61 |
West 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 West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.57 per month, or $18.80 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $1.57 per month here versus $1.83 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.