YOUR RELOCATION FIELD GUIDE

Condo or house: compare the whole monthly cost

Purchase price alone does not explain what a home will cost each month.

Use the same financing assumptions

Compare purchase prices using the same down-payment percentage, interest rate and loan term. Then compare actual loan estimates; the example rate on this site is not a current offer.

Enter property-specific costs

Use the parcel tax bill, insurance quotes, association documents and your maintenance budget. Check what dues actually cover, and add utilities, assessments and closing costs separately where applicable.

Save the comparison

Download your worksheet or copy a scenario link. Compare the monthly total and cash needed up front with your priorities, then review the assumptions with your lender and agent.