Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.63 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
5.4¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.63
9.7 kWh
Per year
$19.62
117 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.82 | $9.81 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.63 | $19.62 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.27 | $39.24 |
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 16.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 5.4¢ per day, $1.63 per month, or $19.62 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $1.63 per month here versus $1.79 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.