Philly Buyer Closing Costs: What You'll Pay in 2026
Buying in Philadelphia? Plan on 4% to 6% in closing costs. Your half of the 4.578% transfer tax is the biggest line; a seller credit or City grant can cut it.

A $500K Philadelphia home and a $500K Lower Bucks home produce very different annual costs once you add property tax and the city wage tax. Here's the math.
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