California Mortgage Calculator

Calculate your monthly California mortgage payment with property tax at about 0.71 percent, insurance and PMI.

Quick answer: California Mortgage Calculator: Calculate your monthly California mortgage payment with property tax at about 0.71 percent, insurance and PMI. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

How to use California Mortgage Calculator

  1. Enter your values in the fields.
  2. The results update instantly as you type.
  3. Note or copy the numbers you need.

Features

California monthly payment by home price

Home pricePrincipal and interestProperty taxTotal with insurance and PMI
250,0001,4221481,814
350,0001,9912072,479
450,0002,5602663,145
600,0003,4133554,143

The table assumes 10 percent down, a 6.5 percent rate, a 30 year term, 0.71 percent property tax, 1,800 insurance and PMI at 0.5 percent of the loan.

Data checked November 2026. Rates change, so confirm with your state agency before you rely on them.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a mortgage payment in California?

On a 350,000 home with 10 percent down at 6.5 percent over 30 years, principal and interest is about 1,991 a month. With California property tax of about 207 a month, insurance and PMI, the total is around 2,479.

What property tax rate does this use?

About 0.71 percent of home value a year, the average effective rate in California. Change it to your county rate.

Do I need PMI in California?

Lenders usually require PMI when you put down less than 20 percent. The calculator estimates it at 0.5 percent of the loan a year.

Does it include home insurance?

Yes. The default is 1,800 a year, and you can change it to your quote.

Is the California Mortgage Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.

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