Closing costs are a crucial aspect of buying a home. In its sixth annual study, financial technology company SmartAsset shows where closing costs are lowest by measuring closing costs as a percentage of median home value at the county level.

Here is a breakdown of some of the top-ranking Atlanta area counties:

• Fulton County (#2 in Georgia, Closing Costs Index 83.79)
• Fayette County (#3 in Georgia, Closing Costs Index 82.62)
• Cobb County (#5 in Georgia, Closing Costs Index 80.37)

Additional information on the study, including the full methodology, results and interactive map can be found here

For a more detailed look at the top counties in Georgia, check out the table and infographic below: