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California Mortgage Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment on a California home, including the state's effective property tax rate of 0.73%.

Median Home Price
$800,000
est. 2025–2026
Property Tax Rate
0.73%
effective rate
Annual Property Tax
$5,840
on median home
Monthly Property Tax
$487
on median home

Loan Details

%
years

Taxes, Insurance & Fees

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,161.46

Principal & Interest $1,769.79
Property Tax $291.67
Home Insurance $100.00

Total Loan Amount $280,000.00
Total of 360 payments $637,124.57
Total Interest Paid $357,124.57

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Loan Payoff Schedule

Full Amortization Table

Buying a home in California

California has the highest median home prices in the continental US, driven by coastal metro demand. Prop 13 caps annual reassessment increases at 2%, keeping tax rates low for long-term owners.

With a median home price around $800,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.73%, a typical California homeowner pays about $5,840 per year in property taxes — roughly $487 per month on top of the principal-and-interest payment. Use the mortgage calculator above to adjust home price, down payment, interest rate, and loan term to model your specific situation in California.

Understanding your California mortgage payment

A typical California mortgage payment includes four components, often abbreviated PITI:

  • Principal — the portion that reduces your loan balance each month
  • Interest — the cost of borrowing, based on your rate and remaining balance
  • Taxes — California's effective property tax rate of 0.73% is collected monthly into an escrow account
  • Insurance — homeowner's insurance (and PMI if your down payment is under 20%)

Lenders use the front-end debt-to-income ratio (DTI) — your total housing payment divided by gross monthly income — to qualify you for a loan. Most conventional lenders target a front-end DTI under 28%. The calculator above shows your full monthly PITI estimate so you can check that ratio before applying.

Mortgage calculators for other states

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Also see: California Income Tax Calculator

Understand how California state income tax affects your take-home pay alongside your mortgage costs.

California Income Tax Calculator →