🏠 Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the true cost of renting vs buying and find out which is better for you
Rental Details
Monthly Rent ($)
Annual Rent Increase (%)
Renter's Insurance ($/year)
Security Deposit ($)
Purchase Details
Home Price ($)
Down Payment (%)
Mortgage Rate (%)
Loan Term (years)
Property Tax Rate (%/year)
Home Insurance ($/year)
Maintenance (% of home value/year)
Home Appreciation (%/year)
Closing Costs (% of home price)
Investment Assumptions
Investment Return if Renting (%/year)
Return you'd earn investing the down payment & savings
Years to Compare
🧳 Renting
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🏡 Buying
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📊 Break-Even Analysis
Cost Over Time
Buying (Net Cost)
Renting (Net Cost)
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