The Typical Homeowner Spends Nearly $24,000 a Year on Housing Costs Beyond Their Mortgage

More than half of homeowners (58%) would have made a different buying decision if they had known the true cost of owning a home and would pay an average of $18,529 more for a maintenance-free home. ST. LOUIS, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The typical homeowner spends $23,686 per year on...