California Closing Cost Calculator
Transfer tax: 0.11%.
California closing cost estimator
Transfer tax: 0.11%.
Estimated closing costs —
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California at a glance
| Figure | California | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State transfer tax rate | 0.11% | [2] |
| Attorney required at closing | No | [2] |
| Typical total closing cost | 2.00% | [2] |
| On the median home | $15,520 | [1] |
California highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: California, ranked 50 of 50. Median 2.70%.
California closing costs by price and side
Buyer and seller totals, including California's 0.11% transfer tax.
| Purchase price | Buyer total | Seller total | Transfer tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,550 | $960 | $110 |
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $1,365 | $165 |
| $175,000 | $2,600 | $1,568 | $193 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $1,770 | $220 |
| $225,000 | $3,300 | $1,973 | $248 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $2,175 | $275 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $2,580 | $330 |
| $350,000 | $5,050 | $2,985 | $385 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $3,390 | $440 |
| $450,000 | $6,450 | $3,795 | $495 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $4,200 | $550 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $5,010 | $660 |
| $700,000 | $9,950 | $5,820 | $770 |
| $800,000 | $11,350 | $6,630 | $880 |
| $950,000 | $13,450 | $7,845 | $1,045 |
| $1,100,000 | $15,550 | $9,060 | $1,210 |
| $1,300,000 | $18,350 | $10,680 | $1,430 |
| $1,600,000 | $22,550 | $13,110 | $1,760 |
Worked figures for California
California values:
| Price | Buyer | Seller | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $1,365 | $165 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $1,770 | $220 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $2,175 | $275 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $2,580 | $330 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $3,390 | $440 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $4,200 | $550 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $5,010 | $660 |
| $750,000 | $10,650 | $6,225 | $825 |
| $900,000 | $12,750 | $7,440 | $990 |
| $1,200,000 | $16,950 | $9,870 | $1,320 |
How California compares nationally
On typical closing cost, California ranks #50 of 50 at 2.00% — 26% below the median of 2.70%. The national range runs from 2.00% (California) to 3.80% (New York).
| Rank | State | Typical closing cost |
|---|---|---|
| #48 | Wyoming | 2.30% |
| #49 | Colorado | 2.20% |
| #50 | California | 2.00% |
Title company states, ranked
Same rule structure as California:
| State | Typical closing cost | vs California |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2.80% | +40.0% |
| Arkansas | 2.70% | +35.0% |
| Nebraska | 2.70% | +35.0% |
| Tennessee | 2.60% | +30.0% |
| Alabama | 2.50% | +25.0% |
| Washington | 2.50% | +25.0% |
| Nevada | 2.30% | +15.0% |
| Colorado | 2.20% | +10.0% |
| California | 2.00% | — |
California questions, answered with California numbers
What are buyer closing costs in California?▾
On California's median home price of $776,000, expect roughly $11,014 as a buyer.
What does the seller pay in California?▾
About $6,436 on the median home, of which $854 is California's 0.11% transfer tax.
Do I need an attorney to close in California?▾
No. California allows title companies to handle closing, so there is no mandatory attorney fee.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-26. California figures only — verify with the relevant California agency before acting. How this is calculated.