Average Heating Bill in New Jersey → Essex County
$435/mo
$2,609/year
$1.30/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 6.1% 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 | $1.40/therm | $15 | $1,079 | $180 |
| Heat Pump | $0.24/kWh | $23 | $1,643 | $274 |
| Heating Oil | $4.30/gallon | $37 | $2,609 | $435 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.24/kWh | $69 | $4,928 | $821 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,079/year estimated — saving $1,530/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Essex 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 (5,104 HDD for Essex County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 6 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-18.
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Median: $4.30/gal · 6 suppliers reporting prices
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