Average Heating Bill in Pennsylvania → Philadelphia County
$426/mo
$2,558/year
$1.28/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 4.8% 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 | $1.61/therm | $17 | $1,132 | $189 |
| Heat Pump | $0.21/kWh | $20 | $1,338 | $223 |
| Heating Oil | $4.60/gallon | $39 | $2,558 | $426 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.21/kWh | $61 | $4,015 | $669 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,132/year estimated — saving $1,426/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Philadelphia 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 (4,677 HDD for Philadelphia County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 4 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 Philadelphia County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.60/gal · 4 suppliers reporting prices
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