Heating Cost Comparison by State
Compare annual heating costs across fuel types — oil, natural gas, heat pump, and electric — based on local energy rates and climate.
$2,478–$3,790
Range across states
Maine
$3,790/yr oil
Gas
12 counties
New Hampshire
$3,721/yr oil
Gas
10 counties
New York
$3,008/yr oil
Gas
20 counties
Massachusetts
$2,876/yr oil
Gas
12 counties
Connecticut
$2,651/yr oil
Gas
8 counties
Delaware
$2,648/yr oil
Heat Pump
1 county
Rhode Island
$2,641/yr oil
Gas
5 counties
New Jersey
$2,600/yr oil
Gas
12 counties
Pennsylvania
$2,557/yr oil
Gas
21 counties
Maryland
$2,478/yr oil
Gas
5 counties
How we calculate these estimates
Costs are based on NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days, EIA state-average electricity and gas rates, and local median oil prices from 106 counties. Assumes a 2,000 sq ft home with standard equipment efficiencies. "Cheapest" column shows the lowest-cost fuel type for each state. Select a state to see county-level breakdowns.