{"id":2423,"date":"2021-01-17T10:04:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T16:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/?p=2423"},"modified":"2021-02-08T10:05:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T16:05:03","slug":"comparing-the-heating-costs-of-apartments-with-electric-versus-homes-with-gas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/comparing-the-heating-costs-of-apartments-with-electric-versus-homes-with-gas\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing the Heating Costs of Apartments with Electric Versus Homes with Gas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Gas usually is more cost-efficient than electric. But typically you\u2019ll have twice the space, or more, to heat in your home.<\/p>\n

So how do you compare the utility costs of an apartment heated entirely by electricity to a home heated by gas?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s actually harder than it may seem to you at first.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a brief summary of the factors to consider:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Square footage will affect total heating costs<\/li>\n
  2. An apartment lease may include heating<\/li>\n
  3. New homes typically are made with greater efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And here\u2019s the full detail on each of these important points:<\/p>\n

    1. Square Footage<\/strong><\/p>\n

    We started talking about it a little already. The typical 1-2 bedroom apartment has electric bills that run $60 – $80. When heating, your costs may rise a little higher, or perhaps even substantially higher, depending on how cold winter gets.<\/p>\n

    The average home runs around twice the square footage of an apartment. But, natural gas and propane, the two possible types of gas that could heat your home, are inexpensive. Natural gas is typically much cheaper, costing around 25% of what propane costs.<\/p>\n

    So when heating the same space, you\u2019ll have a higher overall cost in a home. But you\u2019ll most likely get much greater heating efficiency.<\/p>\n

    2. Apartments May Cover Some Utility Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n

    In some lease agreements, you may get some or all of your utilities covered by your landlord. It\u2019s not too common. But you can find it.<\/p>\n

    You may actually have more heating costs in your apartment because of this. But they won\u2019t be your problem to pay.<\/p>\n

    And as you know, you\u2019ll pay your utility bills if you own your home. If you rent your home, you might get lucky and find a landlord who includes some utilities. But, that\u2019s very rare.<\/p>\n

    3. Construction Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The quality of the construction of apartments or a new home can vary wildly. On average, new homes are built with greater efficiency than ever before.<\/p>\n

    But, they\u2019re not perfect. And sometimes, contractors cut corners. This can make new homes much more energy-inefficient than they should be.<\/p>\n

    New home buyers don\u2019t necessarily rank the best efficiency as their top priority. So, contractors can sometimes get away with poor energy efficiency.<\/p>\n

    However, on average, homes still are made with greater efficiency than apartment complexes. In general, you can expect greater energy efficiency within your home.<\/p>\n

    This is a tough comparison to make. But, you can ask to see the previous energy bills for both homes and apartments to help you make an accurate comparison.<\/p>\n

    Hopefully the considerations presented help you make a better decision.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Gas usually is more cost-efficient than electric. But typically you\u2019ll have twice the space, or more, to heat in your home. So how do you compare the utility costs of an apartment heated entirely by electricity to a home heated by gas? It\u2019s actually harder than it may seem to you at first. 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