Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Franklin County
$557/mo
$3,344/year
$1.67/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 9.3% 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 | $2.62/therm | $28 | $2,698 | $450 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $30 | $2,827 | $471 |
| Heating Oil | $4.11/gallon | $35 | $3,344 | $557 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $89 | $8,480 | $1,413 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,698/year estimated — saving $646/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Franklin 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 (6,841 HDD for Franklin County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 9 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-17.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Franklin County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.11/gal · 9 suppliers reporting prices
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