Published October 23, 2025

What Is ‘All-In Monthly Cost’? Your Smarter Budget for Hudson County Buying

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Written by Jesse Teeters

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Sticker price ≠ monthly reality. Smart buyers focus on the all-in monthly cost: mortgage + taxes + HOA + insurance + average utilities.

 

Why it matters: Two homes priced the same can differ by hundreds monthly once fees and taxes are factored in.

 

 

How we calculate it

 

 

  • Start with your lender’s approved loan program and rate.

 

 

  • Add local property tax data by municipality (Hoboken vs JC differs notably).

 

 

  • Layer HOA and utility averages from building disclosures.

 

 

 

Team edge

We maintain a live database of Hudson County buildings with real fee ranges so you can compare apples to apples before offering.

 

 

 

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 Is this the same as DTI?

 No—DTI is a lender metric; all-in monthly is your real-life cash flow snapshot.

 Does it include utilities?

 Yes—average electric, water, and gas costs by building type.

 Why don’t listings show this?

 Most don’t standardize fees; our team calculates it for clarity before you offer.

 

 

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