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The Full Monthly Cost of a Home: What to Compare
List price is only one input. Build a clearer comparison with taxes, fees, insurance, utilities, transportation, and maintenance.
A useful affordability comparison includes principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, association or common charges, utilities, transportation, and a reasonable maintenance reserve. Different property types shift those costs in different ways. Ask your lender, attorney, insurance professional, and relevant building or municipal sources to verify the figures that apply to a specific property. Comparing the same categories for every home makes the decision more consistent.