Cost to Run a Oxygen Concentrator in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a oxygen concentrator here costs $61.94 per month.
Per hour
8.5¢
at 90–600 W
Per day
$2.04
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$61.94
219 kWh
Per year
$744
2,628 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $1.02 | $30.97 | $372 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $2.04 | $61.94 | $744 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $4.08 | $124 | $1,487 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a oxygen concentrator in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a oxygen concentrator with typical usage costs about $2.04 per day, $61.94 per month, or $744 per year.
Is running a oxygen concentrator in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $61.94 per month here versus $41.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.