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New Hampshire Average Monthly Heating Bill: $642 (oil heat, statewide median)
Average monthly heating cost during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home:
| County | Monthly Oil | Monthly Gas | Monthly Heat Pump | HDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | $589 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Sullivan | $589 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Hillsborough | $620 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Rockingham | $635 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Strafford | $635 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Carroll | $650 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Merrimack | $663 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Belknap | $664 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Grafton | $664 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
| Coos | $738 | $383 | $457 | 7,451 |
Oil prices are local medians. Gas and electricity are New Hampshire state averages (EIA). HDD from NOAA 30-year normals.
Updated: 2026-07-18. Click a county for detailed breakdown.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.05/therm | $22 | $2,301 | $383 |
| Heat Pump | $0.27/kWh | $26 | $2,743 | $457 |
| Heating Oil | $4.35/gallon | $37 | $3,854 | $642 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.27/kWh | $79 | $8,230 | $1,372 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,301/year estimated — saving $1,553/year vs heating oil
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home, 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal HDD, and EIA state-average energy rates.
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