Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Middlesex County

Average Heating Bill in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

$557/mo

$3,345/year

$1.67/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)

↓ Oil prices are down 2.1% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.

Fuel Cost Comparison — Middlesex County

Fuel Local Price Cost/MMBTU Annual Cost Monthly (Heating)
Natural Gas Cheapest $2.49/therm $27 $2,288 $381
Heat Pump $0.31/kWh $30 $2,607 $434
Heating Oil $4.60/gallon $39 $3,345 $557
Electric Baseboard $0.31/kWh $91 $7,820 $1,303

Cheapest option for this area

Natural Gas

$2,288/year estimated — saving $1,057/year vs heating oil

Monthly Heating Bill Breakdown

Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Middlesex County:

How We Calculate These Estimates

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 (6,116 HDD for Middlesex County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 14 tracked suppliers.

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Data updated 2026-06-02.

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Compare Suppliers in Middlesex County

If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Middlesex County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.

Current Oil Prices in Middlesex County

Median: $4.60/gal · 14 suppliers reporting prices

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