Closing Costs on a $600K House: What to Expect in 2026

Closing costs on a $600,000 house typically run $18,000 to $36,000 (3-6% of the purchase price). Here’s the complete breakdown.

Buyer Closing Costs Breakdown

Cost Type Low Estimate Typical High Estimate
Loan origination fee (1%) $4,800 $6,000 $6,000
Appraisal $550 $750 $1,000
Credit report $30 $50 $75
Title insurance $1,300 $2,100 $3,200
Title search & exam $350 $550 $900
Attorney fees $700 $1,400 $2,100
Recording fees $150 $225 $450
Survey $450 $650 $1,000
Home inspection $450 $600 $900
Escrow/title company fees $700 $1,050 $1,800
Total fees $9,480 $13,375 $17,425

Prepaid Items (Held in Escrow)

Item Low Estimate Typical High Estimate
Property tax (3 months) $900 $1,500 $3,000
Homeowners insurance (1 year) $2,400 $4,200 $7,200
Prepaid interest (15 days) $800 $1,650 $2,000
Total prepaids $4,100 $7,350 $12,200

Total Cash Needed at Closing

Down Payment Closing Costs Total Cash Needed
5% ($30,000) $20,725 $50,725
10% ($60,000) $20,725 $80,725
15% ($90,000) $20,725 $110,725
20% ($120,000) $20,725 $140,725

Closing Costs by State (on $600K)

State Avg. Closing Cost % of Price
Missouri $16,200 2.7%
Indiana $17,400 2.9%
Texas $25,200 4.2%
California $28,800 4.8%
New York $36,000 6.0%
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