What is the average cost of gas heating an apartment in boston?

Question

My daughter had a one-floor apt in a house (3 floors) in boston this past year. The cost of gas with balanced billing was around $250 per mo for all twelve months. This seems very high to me. How much should it cost? I realize it depends on the efficiency of the furnace, etc, Just want to get an idea of a typical range.

Answer 1

I live in a one-floor (two bedroom) apartment in a three floor house in an older house in the Boston area. My gas bill during the winter months was around $220, but besides those months, it's around $30. So I think your daughter is paying too much. My apartment does have new windows, though, so that might help keep the cost down. Also, we turned the heat off when we left for work.