How much does it cost to own a home in NYC beyond the mortgage?
NYC homeowners pay $24,381 per year on top of their mortgage, or approximately $2,032 per month. This is the highest in the country. The national average is $15,979 per year. These hidden costs include property taxes, homeowners insurance, and routine maintenance. NYC and the San Francisco Bay Area are tied as the most expensive markets. Contact Joseph Ranola to understand the full cost of homeownership in Staten Island or Brooklyn.
What are the biggest hidden costs of owning a home in NYC?
The three biggest hidden costs are property taxes (approximately $3,030 per year nationally, higher in NYC), homeowners insurance ($2,003 per year nationally), and routine maintenance ($10,946 per year nationally). NYC homeowners pay significantly more than the national average in all three categories due to higher property values, higher contractor costs, and aging housing stock. Insurance costs have also risen sharply due to climate risk adjustments.
Is it more expensive to own a home in NYC or San Francisco?
NYC and the San Francisco Bay Area are tied at $24,381 per year in hidden homeownership costs beyond the mortgage. Boston follows at $21,320. The least expensive major market is Phoenix at approximately $11,000 per year. Work with Joseph Ranola to plan your NYC home purchase with all costs accounted for.
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