Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Plymouth County
$505/mo
$3,029/year
$1.51/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 3.0% 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 | $2.62/therm | $28 | $2,257 | $376 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $30 | $2,365 | $394 |
| Heating Oil | $4.45/gallon | $38 | $3,029 | $505 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $89 | $7,094 | $1,182 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,257/year estimated — saving $772/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Plymouth 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 (5,723 HDD for Plymouth County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 17 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 Plymouth County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.45/gal · 17 suppliers reporting prices
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