Closing costs · Every line item

What's your real cost to close?

Buyer-side closing costs run 2%-5% of the home price on average. This tool breaks it down by line so you know exactly what to expect at the settlement table.

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Default: $0.55 per $500 state + typical county add-on

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Estimated closing costs · California
$7,680 – $12,480
Roughly 1.9% – 3.1% of purchase price
Low estimate
$7,680
High estimate
$12,480
Cash to close (est.)
$87,680 – $92,480
= $80,000 down + closing
Every line item
All fees are editable in the input panel where marked.
  • Loan origination
    0.5% – 1% of loan
    $1,600 – $3,200
  • Appraisal fee
    Fixed
    $500 – $800
  • Title insurance (owner + lender)
    0.3% – 0.5% of price
    $1,200 – $2,000
  • Recording fees
    State/county filing
    $50 – $250
  • Settlement / escrow
    Fixed
    $400 – $900
  • Credit report / underwriting
    Fixed
    $50 – $350
  • State & county transfer tax
    $0.55 per $500 state + typical county add-on
    $880
  • Prepaid property tax (3–6 mo)
    1.1%/yr assumed
    $1,100 – $2,200
  • Prepaid insurance (12 mo)
    First year premium
    $1,900
Total closing costs$7,680 – $12,480
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How this works

Every fee, itemized — nothing hidden.

2%-5% of the purchase price

That's the national typical range for buyer-side closing costs. We break it into every line item — origination, title insurance, transfer taxes, escrow prepaids and more — with a low and high estimate for each.

State transfer taxes vary a LOT

Delaware runs about 4% combined. Texas, Idaho, and Alaska charge zero. This calculator uses a state-by-state lookup and lets you override if your county has an unusual local add-on.

Cash to close = down payment + closing

Don't forget you need both. The 'cash to close' figure is what you actually wire on closing day — down payment plus every closing cost item combined.

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Disclaimer: The results here are estimates for educational purposes only and are not financial advice. Actual loan approval, rates and payments depend on many factors and vary by lender. Please consult a licensed professional before making a home purchase decision.

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