Average Heating Bill in Maryland → Cecil County
$455/mo
$2,729/year
$1.36/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↑ Oil prices are up 2.2% 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 | $1.83/therm | $20 | $1,265 | $211 |
| Heat Pump | $0.22/kWh | $22 | $1,386 | $231 |
| Heating Oil | $5.00/gallon | $42 | $2,729 | $455 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.22/kWh | $65 | $4,157 | $693 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,265/year estimated — saving $1,464/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 2026-07-18.
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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: $5.00/gal · 3 suppliers reporting prices
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