Are two homes better than one?
This worksheet estimates the after-tax cost of owning a second home for personal use.
$
Annual mortgage payments:
$
Annual real estate taxes:
$
Annual mortgage interest:
%
Your highest federal income tax rate:
Annual upkeep expenses
$
Insurance
$
Utilities
$
Other upkeep
(cleaning, landscaping, repairs, etc.)
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