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New Hampshire Average Monthly Heating Bill: $703 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | $682 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Cheshire | $693 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Rockingham | $693 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Sullivan | $693 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Strafford | $698 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Carroll | $709 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Merrimack | $712 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Belknap | $723 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Coos | $797 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
| Grafton | $797 | $342 | $447 | 7,451 |
Oil prices are local medians. Gas and electricity are New Hampshire state averages (EIA). HDD from NOAA 30-year normals.
Updated: 2026-06-03. Click a county for detailed breakdown.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.83/therm | $20 | $2,050 | $342 |
| Heat Pump | $0.26/kWh | $26 | $2,682 | $447 |
| Heating Oil | $4.76/gallon | $40 | $4,220 | $703 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.26/kWh | $77 | $8,047 | $1,341 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,050/year estimated — saving $2,170/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.