Average Heating Bill in Pennsylvania → Lancaster County
$450/mo
$2,702/year
$1.35/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.61/therm | $17 | $1,270 | $212 |
| Heat Pump | $0.21/kWh | $20 | $1,502 | $250 |
| Heating Oil | $4.33/gallon | $37 | $2,702 | $450 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.21/kWh | $61 | $4,506 | $751 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,270/year estimated — saving $1,432/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Lancaster 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 (5,249 HDD for Lancaster County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 7 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-17.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Lancaster County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.33/gal · 7 suppliers reporting prices
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