Rent or Buy Calculator
The rent or buy decision depends on more than just monthly payments. Our calculator factors in home appreciation, opportunity costs, maintenance, and your timeline. Discover the smarter financial choice for your situation.
Rent or Buy Smarter
Compare your housing options.
Calculator Inputs
Home Ownership Details
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Future Assumptions
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Taxes & Costs
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Rent vs Buy Analysis
Enter your home purchase details on the left and click “Calculate” to see the break-even rent.
Renting is better if you can rent
for less than:
$0 / Month
Based on a 5 year period
Monthly Unrecoverable Costs
These are costs you don’t get back (Interest, Tax, Maintenance, Opportunity Cost). If Rent is lower than this total, Renting wins.
| Mortgage Interest | $0 |
| Property Taxes | $0 |
| Maintenance & Ins. | $0 |
| Opportunity Cost (Down Pmt) | $0 |
| Buying/Selling Fees (Amortized) | $0 |
| Less: Home Appreciation | -$0 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | $0 |
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