The actual cost of buying a home can only be calculated when you include all the added fees as well, which include taxes, insurance, and inspections, among other things.
The taxes associated with purchasing a home include property and land transfer taxes, which will be a percentage of the purchase price.
The insurance you will need includes property insurance, and possibly title insurance. Property insurance will cover the cost of repairs in case of damage, and title insurance will protect you in case of ownership disputes.
Most homebuyers incur appraisal and home inspection fees. Mortgage appraisal fees apply when the value of the property has to be assessed, and a home inspection fee will cover an assessment of the home’s condition.
The final fees that homebuyers almost invariably acquire are legal ones, to cover the cost of any lawyers needed during the purchasing process and transferring the ownership.
