Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the financial impact of renting versus buying a home. See break-even point, net worth projection, and total cost over time.

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Buying Details

Renting Details

After 10 years, you are better off...
Buying
Net worth difference: $35,047 in favor of buying
Break-even at year 1

Buying

Monthly Mortgage$1,769.79
Total Spent$381,634
Home Equity$232,998
Net Worth$232,998

Renting

Current Monthly Rent$2,000
Total Rent Paid$275,133
Investments$197,951
Net Worth$197,951

Net Worth Projection

How to Use the Rent vs Buy Calculator

  1. Enter the home purchase price, down payment, mortgage rate, and loan term.
  2. Add property tax rate, insurance, and maintenance costs.
  3. Enter your monthly rent and expected annual rent increase.
  4. Set investment return rate (for money saved by renting) and time horizon.
  5. View the net worth projection and break-even analysis.

Features

  • Full net worth projection comparing renting vs buying
  • Break-even point calculation
  • Interactive chart with buy vs rent comparison
  • Accounts for home appreciation, rent increases, and investment returns
  • 100% client-side -- no data sent to any server

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