Buyer Closing Cost Estimator

Updated October 2026 · Rudy Flores

Know your total cash need before you write an offer. These ranges reflect typical California purchases.

On a purchase near $2.56M in San Diego County, buyer closing costs of roughly 2% to 3% of the price would come to about $51,275 to $76,913, on top of the down payment.

Your lender's Loan Estimate and your escrow officer provide exact numbers. Nothing here is a loan offer, a rate quote, tax or legal advice. Rates shown come from public data and change often.

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