Annual "hidden" homeownership costs, 2025

Estimates based on property taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities for single-family homes by state

A map of the U.S. showing the estimated annual "hidden" homeownership costs for single-family homes in 2025. These costs include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and utility fees. The states with the highest costs are Hawai'i ($35k), California ($32k) and New Jersey ($30k). The states with the lowest costs are West Virginia ($13k), Mississippi ($15k) and Indiana ($15k).