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# Other Cost: Additional Variable Order Costs

> Track additional variable order costs including per-order fees, per-item fees, and percentage-based costs. Part of Variable Costs calculation.

<Tip>
  Additional variable order costs beyond handling, gateway, and shipping—includes per-order fees, per-item fees, and percentage-based costs.
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## Formula

<Info>
  **Other Cost** = **SUM** ( Per-Order Fees + Per-Item Fees + Percentage Fees )
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### Formula Components

| Metric              | Definition                                                |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Per-Order Fees**  | Fixed fees charged per order (e.g., insurance, packaging) |
| **Per-Item Fees**   | Fees charged per line item or unit                        |
| **Percentage Fees** | Costs calculated as % of order value                      |

| Metadata        |                                            |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Type**        | Currency                                   |
| **Data Source** | [Upstack Costs](/dashboard/settings/costs) |
| **Aggregation** | Sum                                        |

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## Example

Your store incurred **\$3,420** in other costs this month across 1,140 orders:

| Cost Type            | Total       |
| -------------------- | ----------- |
| Insurance per order  | \$1,140     |
| Pick & pack per item | \$1,680     |
| Platform fees (1.5%) | \$600       |
| **Other Cost**       | **\$3,420** |

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## How It Works

Other Cost aggregates variable order costs that aren't captured by handling, gateway, or shipping. Configure these in Upstack Cost Settings as per-order fees, per-item fees, or percentage-based costs. These costs are included in Variable Costs and affect CM2 calculations.

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## When to Use

| Scenario             | Action                                        |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Full cost accounting | Include insurance, pick & pack, platform fees |
| CM2 accuracy         | Ensure all variable costs are captured        |
| Cost optimization    | Identify and reduce miscellaneous fees        |
| Vendor comparison    | Track fees across different service providers |

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## Related Metrics

| Metric                                                                      | Relationship                     |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| [Variable Costs](/reference/metrics/orders/cogs/variable-costs)             | Includes Other Cost as component |
| [Other Cost Per Order](/reference/metrics/orders/cogs/other-cost-per-order) | Average per transaction          |
| [Other Cost %](/reference/metrics/orders/cogs/other-cost-percent)           | As percentage of net revenue     |
| [CM2](/reference/metrics/orders/contribution-margin/cm2)                    | Deducts Variable Costs from CM1  |

[See all COGS metrics →](/reference/metrics/orders/cogs)