Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.86 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
6.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.86
9.7 kWh
Per year
$22.31
117 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.15 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 6.1¢ | $1.86 | $22.31 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.72 | $44.62 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 6.1¢ per day, $1.86 per month, or $22.31 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.86 per month here versus $1.78 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.