How Much Does Summer Cost Homeowners?

Nearly half of homeowners are worried about affording summer 2025, according to a survey of over 1,000 homeowners by American Home Shield.  

Although nearly 3 in 5 said that summer is the most expensive season for them, 78% also said that this season is worth the high cost. 

Still, 40% said they’re planning on changing their plans to cut costs, with the top cuts being: 

1. Travel (48%) 
2. Parties and cookouts (28%) 
3. Home improvements/DIY projects (27%) 
4. Landscaping (19%) 
5. HVAC/AC use (17%) 

In the Northeast, average monthly summer home costs total about $782, with the breakdown being: 

• Electricity ($230)
• Water ($129)
• Landscaping ($141) 
• Pool maintenance ($225) 
• Grill supplies ($57) 

For the entire summer, costs in the Northeast average a total of $7,437, with the breakdown as follows: 

• Monthly home costs: $2,346 
• Travel: $2,481 
• Childcare/camps: $946 
• Garden: $340 
• DIY Projects: $844 
• Parties and cookouts: $480 

After the West ($8,352), that’s the second-highest total cost of summer by region.