Average Heating Bill in Maryland → Cecil County
$481/mo
$2,888/year
$1.44/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↑ Oil prices are up 3.9% 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 | $1.54/therm | $17 | $1,064 | $177 |
| Heat Pump | $0.21/kWh | $20 | $1,294 | $216 |
| Heating Oil | $5.29/gallon | $45 | $2,888 | $481 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.21/kWh | $60 | $3,882 | $647 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,064/year estimated — saving $1,824/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Cecil 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 (4,591 HDD for Cecil County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 3 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 Cecil County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $5.29/gal · 3 suppliers reporting prices
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