- Mortgage
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) if under 20%
- Homeowners' Insurance - High Fire Area, Flood insurance...
- Property Tax
- Maintenance
- HOA fees
- Special Assessments
- Electrical and Gas
- Water
- Garbage
- Internet
- Gardiner
- Toll roads (Not a direct cost but one to know, in other states like Florida.)
Example
Suppose you own a home with:
- Mortgage: $4,790/month
- Property taxes: $950/month
- Insurance: $150/month
- Maintenance reserve: $300/month
- Utilities: $250/month
- Water & Garbage: $80/month
- Internet $75/month
Your monthly carrying cost would be approximately $6,595.
For budgeting purposes, many homeowners set aside 1%–3% of the home's value per year for maintenance in addition to mortgage, taxes, and insurance.
These are just estimates and are net meant to be legal advice. Please contact a lender for better estimates for your particular home.