Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Barnstable County
$527/mo
$3,161/year
$1.58/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 6.0% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.49/therm | $27 | $2,116 | $353 |
| Heat Pump | $0.31/kWh | $30 | $2,411 | $402 |
| Heating Oil | $4.70/gallon | $40 | $3,161 | $527 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.31/kWh | $91 | $7,233 | $1,205 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,116/year estimated — saving $1,045/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Barnstable County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,657 HDD for Barnstable County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 6 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Barnstable County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.70/gal · 6 suppliers reporting prices
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