Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Barnstable County
$517/mo
$3,101/year
$1.55/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.62/therm | $28 | $2,231 | $372 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $30 | $2,337 | $390 |
| Heating Oil | $4.61/gallon | $39 | $3,101 | $517 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $89 | $7,012 | $1,169 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,231/year estimated — saving $870/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 7 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-17.
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Median: $4.61/gal · 7 suppliers reporting prices
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