Average Heating Bill in Massachusetts → Suffolk County
$471/mo
$2,825/year
$1.41/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 22.7% 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 | $2.49/therm | $27 | $2,173 | $362 |
| Heat Pump | $0.31/kWh | $30 | $2,476 | $413 |
| Heating Oil | $4.09/gallon | $35 | $2,825 | $471 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.31/kWh | $91 | $7,427 | $1,238 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,173/year estimated — saving $652/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 4 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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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: $4.09/gal · 4 suppliers reporting prices
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