Los Angeles, CA Mortgage Calculator
In Los Angeles, California, the median home is around $960,000. With 20% down at 6.85% and California's ~0.73% effective property-tax rate, the all-in monthly payment is roughly $5,896.39 including principal, interest, property tax, and insurance.
Payment breakdown
- Principal & interest$5,032.39
- Property tax$880.00
- Home insurance$280.00
Balance over time
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8,030 | $52,359 | $759,970 |
| 2 | $8,597 | $51,791 | $751,373 |
| 3 | $9,205 | $51,184 | $742,168 |
| 4 | $9,856 | $50,533 | $732,312 |
| 5 | $10,553 | $49,836 | $721,760 |
| 6 | $11,298 | $49,090 | $710,461 |
| 7 | $12,097 | $48,291 | $698,364 |
| 8 | $12,952 | $47,436 | $685,412 |
| 9 | $13,868 | $46,521 | $671,544 |
| 10 | $14,848 | $45,540 | $656,695 |
| 11 | $15,898 | $44,491 | $640,797 |
| 12 | $17,022 | $43,367 | $623,775 |
| 13 | $18,225 | $42,163 | $605,550 |
| 14 | $19,514 | $40,875 | $586,036 |
| 15 | $20,893 | $39,496 | $565,143 |
| 16 | $22,370 | $38,019 | $542,773 |
| 17 | $23,951 | $36,437 | $518,822 |
| 18 | $25,645 | $34,744 | $493,177 |
| 19 | $27,457 | $32,931 | $465,720 |
| 20 | $29,398 | $30,990 | $436,321 |
| 21 | $31,477 | $28,912 | $404,845 |
| 22 | $33,702 | $26,687 | $371,143 |
| 23 | $36,084 | $24,304 | $335,059 |
| 24 | $38,635 | $21,753 | $296,423 |
| 25 | $41,366 | $19,022 | $255,057 |
| 26 | $44,291 | $16,098 | $210,766 |
| 27 | $47,422 | $12,967 | $163,345 |
| 28 | $50,774 | $9,615 | $112,571 |
| 29 | $54,363 | $6,025 | $58,207 |
| 30 | $58,207 | $2,182 | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical mortgage payment in Los Angeles, CA?
On a median Los Angeles home (about $960,000) with 20% down at 6.85%, the full monthly payment is roughly $5,896.39 — principal, interest, California property tax, and insurance.
How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Los Angeles?
Using the 28% housing rule, a $5,896.39 payment fits an income near $252,702 a year, before accounting for your other debts.
What are property taxes like in Los Angeles?
California's effective property-tax rate averages about 0.73% of home value — roughly $7,008 a year on a $960,000 home. Local rates vary by county and city assessment.
Sources: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey; Tax Foundation — Property Taxes by State; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Estimates for educational purposes only — not a loan offer, financial advice, or a commitment to lend. Actual rates, payments, and terms vary by lender and creditworthiness.