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Closing Costs: Los Angeles, CA

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Los Angeles, California.

Median Home Price
$950K
Population
3.9M
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,850
Property Tax Rate
0.73%
Los Angeles vs California Median
The median home price in Los Angeles is $950,000, which is 21% above the California state median of $785,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Los Angeles, CA

Pre-filled with Los Angeles median home price and California tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$190,000
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years
CA avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$5,565
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$4,804
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$761
per month
Total Interest Paid
$969K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$1.7M
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$760,000
Principal & Interest$4,804
Property Taxes$578
Homeowners Insurance$183
Total Monthly PITI$5,565

Closing Costs — Los Angeles, CA

Estimated closing costs based on California rates and fees applied to Los Angeles prices.

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California: Avg closing costs 1.2% of price. Transfer tax: 0.11%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$22,828
2.4% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$7,265
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$6,200
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,045
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$8,318
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$6,840
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$5,050
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,045
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$1,734
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,200
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$2,284
Escrow Reserves$2,100
Total Closing Costs$22,828

Buying a Home in Los Angeles, California

The median home price in Los Angeles is $950,000, 21% above the California state median of $785,000. With a population of 3,898,747, Los Angeles is a major metro area where home prices reflect strong demand and local economic factors.

Property taxes in California average 0.73% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $950,000 home in Los Angeles would carry roughly $578/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in California runs approximately $2,200 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Los Angeles is $2,850/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.

Los Angeles is a higher-cost market. At $950K median, buyers need significant savings or strong income. Down payment assistance through California's CalHFA Dream For All program becomes especially important.

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