Cost to Run a CPAP Machine in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a cpap machine here costs $1.92 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 30–90 W
Per day
6.3¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.92
9.7 kWh
Per year
$23.01
117 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.2¢ | $0.96 | $11.50 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 6.3¢ | $1.92 | $23.01 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.83 | $46.02 |
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 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a cpap machine with typical usage costs about 6.3¢ per day, $1.92 per month, or $23.01 per year.
Is running a cpap machine in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.92 per month here versus $1.79 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.