Closing Costs on a $600K House: What to Expect in 2026
By Wealthvieu
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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% |