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.costs
Own the question everyone's asking.

Perfect for affiliate marketers building comparison/calculator sites. Cost comparison is evergreen — every industry, every product, every service has a cost question. The domain is the keyword.

See It In Action

These demo sites show what a .costs domain looks like as a real product — live data dashboards pulling from federal APIs.

energy.costs Live Demo
U.S. energy price tracker — gasoline by region, electricity by state, crude oil, natural gas, and heating costs. Data from the EIA.
Gas PricesElectricityCrude Oil
food.costs Live Demo
U.S. grocery price tracker — average prices for everyday items, regional comparisons, and inflation trends. Data from the BLS.
Grocery PricesFood InflationRegional Data

Why .costs?

1:1

Domain = Keyword

Every .costs SLD maps directly to a Google search query. energy.costs is what people type. The domain is the SEO.

Evergreen Intent

Cost comparison never goes out of style. Every industry, product, and service has a cost question — and someone searching for it.

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Built for Monetization

Cost comparison sites are among the highest-converting affiliate formats. Insurance, energy, education, healthcare — all high-CPC categories.

Register a .costs Domain

Registration and pricing on ShakeStation

Trophy Names

High-volume search intent keywords

college.costs
College tuition and education costs
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energy.costs
Energy bills, utilities, and comparisons
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health.costs
Healthcare pricing and medical costs
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housing.costs
Housing market costs and affordability
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insurance.costs
Insurance premium comparisons
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living.costs
Cost of living data and comparisons
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shipping.costs
Shipping cost calculators and comparisons
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wedding.costs
Wedding budget planning and breakdowns
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Strong Names

Recognized cost categories

car.costs
Car ownership and maintenance costs
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childcare.costs
Childcare and daycare pricing
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dental.costs
Dental procedure pricing
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divorce.costs
Divorce and separation costs
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food.costs
Grocery and food cost tracking
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funeral.costs
Funeral and end-of-life costs
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hosting.costs
Web hosting price comparisons
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internet.costs
Internet service provider comparisons
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legal.costs
Legal fees and attorney costs
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moving.costs
Moving and relocation costs
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pet.costs
Pet ownership costs and vet pricing
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renovation.costs
Home renovation and remodeling costs
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startup.costs
Startup and business launch costs
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travel.costs
Travel budgets and trip cost estimates
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does .costs work in regular browsers?
Handshake domains resolve today via HNS.to bridge, Fingertip, HDNS.io, and browser extensions like LinkFrame. You can also use OBIAN, a desktop browser built for decentralized domains. Mainstream native resolution isn't here yet — which is exactly why the namespace is still available.
What can I do with a .costs domain today?
Build cost comparison sites, affiliate pages, price calculators, or content blogs on your keyword. Host on IPFS for decentralized delivery or any traditional web host via A/CNAME records. Use it as a brand identity, social handle, email address, or print marketing asset.
Why not just buy a .com?
Try buying energycosts.com or shippingcosts.com — they're either taken or five figures on the aftermarket. On .costs, you get the exact keyword as a natural-language domain at a fraction of the price. And unlike .com, your SLD is on a decentralized protocol with no registrar middlemen.
How do I register a .costs domain?
Registration is handled through ShakeStation, a Handshake domain marketplace. Search for your desired name, complete payment, and the SLD is yours. Pricing and availability are managed on ShakeStation.
How do renewals work?
Renewal terms and pricing are set on ShakeStation. Your domain cannot be taken from you — Handshake is permissionless. As long as you renew, it's yours.
What if I need help setting up my domain?
Reach out via our contact form — we can help you point your SLD to your web host and verify resolution. We provide documentation covering DNS setup, hosting configuration, and browser access methods.

How does .costs resolve?

Resolves via HNS.to, Fingertip, HDNS.io, or LinkFrame browser extension. Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol — there's no ICANN, no registrar middlemen. Your SLD is truly yours.

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