Head-to-Head Lifespan & Operating Cost Comparison (2,000 Sq Ft in Iowa)
Option A: Cold-Climate Heat Pump (COP 3.1 | 15-Yr Life)Install: $6,800 | Lifespan: 15 Yrs
Option A Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$786/yr ($66/mo)
Option A 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$18,590
Option B: Central Electric Forced-Air Furnace (COP 1.0 | 20-Yr Life)Install: $4,800 | Lifespan: 20 Yrs
Option B Annual & Monthly Utility Bill:$2,340/yr ($195/mo)
Option B 15-Year Total Cost (Install + 15 Yrs Bills):$39,900
Iowa Tariff & Break-Even Threshold:13.8¢/kWh Elec | $1.18/therm Gas (Break-Even: 13.6¢/kWh)
15-Year Net Lifespan Verdict in Iowa:Cold-Climate Heat Pump saves $21,310 over 15 years
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