Average Heating Bill in Maine → Cumberland County
$647/mo
$3,883/year
$1.94/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.57/therm | $17 | $1,834 | $306 |
| Heat Pump | $0.28/kWh | $28 | $3,012 | $502 |
| Heating Oil | $4.20/gallon | $36 | $3,883 | $647 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.28/kWh | $83 | $9,036 | $1,506 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,834/year estimated — saving $2,049/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Cumberland 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 (7,776 HDD for Cumberland County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 23 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-17.
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Median: $4.20/gal · 23 suppliers reporting prices
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