Alabama +4 more Closing Cost Calculator
Transfer tax: 0.10%.
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Alabama closing cost estimator
Transfer tax: 0.10%.
Estimated closing costs —
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Alabama at a glance
| Figure | Alabama | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State transfer tax rate | 0.10% | [2] |
| Attorney required at closing | No | [2] |
| Typical total closing cost | 2.50% | [2] |
| On the median home | $6,050 | [1] |
Alabama highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Alabama, ranked 31 of 50. Median 2.70%.
Alabama closing costs by price and side
Buyer and seller totals, including Alabama's 0.10% transfer tax.
| Purchase price | Buyer total | Seller total | Transfer tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,550 | $950 | $100 |
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $1,350 | $150 |
| $175,000 | $2,600 | $1,550 | $175 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $1,750 | $200 |
| $225,000 | $3,300 | $1,950 | $225 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $2,150 | $250 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $2,550 | $300 |
| $350,000 | $5,050 | $2,950 | $350 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $3,350 | $400 |
| $450,000 | $6,450 | $3,750 | $450 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $4,150 | $500 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $4,950 | $600 |
| $700,000 | $9,950 | $5,750 | $700 |
| $800,000 | $11,350 | $6,550 | $800 |
| $950,000 | $13,450 | $7,750 | $950 |
| $1,100,000 | $15,550 | $8,950 | $1,100 |
| $1,300,000 | $18,350 | $10,550 | $1,300 |
| $1,600,000 | $22,550 | $12,950 | $1,600 |
Worked figures for Alabama
Alabama values:
| Price | Buyer | Seller | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $1,350 | $150 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $1,750 | $200 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $2,150 | $250 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $2,550 | $300 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $3,350 | $400 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $4,150 | $500 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $4,950 | $600 |
| $750,000 | $10,650 | $6,150 | $750 |
| $900,000 | $12,750 | $7,350 | $900 |
| $1,200,000 | $16,950 | $9,750 | $1,200 |
How Alabama compares nationally
On typical closing cost, Alabama ranks #31 of 50 at 2.50% — 7% below the median of 2.70%. The national range runs from 2.00% (California) to 3.80% (New York).
| Rank | State | Typical closing cost |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | South Dakota | 2.60% |
| #30 | Tennessee | 2.60% |
| #31 | Alabama | 2.50% |
| #32 | Florida | 2.50% |
| #33 | Hawaii | 2.50% |
Title company states, ranked
Same rule structure as Alabama:
| State | Typical closing cost | vs Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2.80% | +12.0% |
| Arkansas | 2.70% | +8.0% |
| Nebraska | 2.70% | +8.0% |
| Tennessee | 2.60% | +4.0% |
| Alabama | 2.50% | — |
| Washington | 2.50% | 0.0% |
| Nevada | 2.30% | -8.0% |
| Colorado | 2.20% | -12.0% |
| California | 2.00% | -20.0% |
Alabama questions, answered with Alabama numbers
What are buyer closing costs in Alabama?▾
On Alabama's median home price of $242,000, expect roughly $3,538 as a buyer.
What does the seller pay in Alabama?▾
About $2,086 on the median home, of which $242 is Alabama's 0.10% transfer tax.
Do I need an attorney to close in Alabama?▾
No. Alabama allows title companies to handle closing, so there is no mandatory attorney fee.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Alabama figures only — verify with the relevant Alabama agency before acting. How this is calculated.