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Rent vs Buy Calculator

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Buy Inputs
Home costs
Market assumptions

All calculations are done locally in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How does this calculator compare renting vs buying?

We project total cost of ownership (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost) versus total cost of renting (rent, renter’s insurance) over your time horizon.

What is the break-even horizon?

It’s the number of years where buying becomes cheaper than renting given your assumptions. Change appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns to see sensitivity.

Which assumptions matter most?

Home appreciation, rent growth, investment return on the down payment, and how long you’ll stay. Closing costs and selling costs matter when moving sooner.

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