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That extra bedroom could cost more than $20,000 a month
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points In some cases, it may increase the estimated monthly housing payment by just $16. However, in other instances, the added cost can exceed $20,000 per month.
The cost of an extra bedroom can vary significantly. In some cases, it may increase the estimated monthly housing payment by just $16. However, in other instances, the added cost can exceed $20,000 per month.
A recent analysis compared median list prices for homes with different numbers of bedrooms in various markets. The study used data from over 1 million active single-family listings across 255 US cities. It translated price differences into estimated monthly mortgage payments, taking into account factors like property taxes and homeowners insurance.
Nationally, adding a third bedroom to a two-bedroom home is estimated to increase the monthly housing payment by around $648. Further details on the analysis are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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