Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Suffolk County
$504/mo
$3,022/year
$1.51/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↑ Oil prices are up 4.2% 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 | $2,291 | $382 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $30 | $2,400 | $400 |
| Heating Oil | $4.38/gallon | $37 | $3,022 | $504 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $89 | $7,201 | $1,200 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,291/year estimated — saving $731/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Suffolk 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 (5,809 HDD for Suffolk County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 8 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 Suffolk County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.38/gal · 8 suppliers reporting prices
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