Cost Compare Heating with Propane vs Natural Gas

The Cost Compare Heating with Propane vs Natural Gas calculator performs a price comparison of using propane verses natural gas based on their unit prices and the energy required for heating a building (home or business).

INSTRUCTIONS:  Choose units and enter the following:

• (PCG)  Propane Cost per Gallon
• (NGT) Natural Gas Cost per Therm
• (BTU) Estimated Annual Energy Usage over a period of time (e.g., annually).  If you don't know, leave the default amount.

Energy Cost Compare:  The calculator returns the following in U.S. dollars.:

• Propane annual cost
• Natural gas annual cost
• Savings with natural gas

The Math / Science

Considering homes that heat with either propane or natural gas? How much more expensive is propane than natural gas?  You can estimate the costs of propane and natural in your area by looking at your monthly statement or web searching your region/state.