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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Determine whether renting or buying makes more financial sense for your situation
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Renting Details
Monthly Rent ($)
Annual Rent Increase (%)
Renter's Insurance ($/month)
Buying Details
Home Price ($)
Down Payment (%)
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (years)
30 years
15 years
Additional Costs
Property Taxes ($/year)
Home Insurance ($/year)
HOA Fees ($/month)
Assumptions
Home Appreciation (%/year)
Investment Return (%/year)
Time Horizon (years)
Calculate Comparison
Comparison Results
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Break-Even Point
When buying becomes better than renting
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Total Cost of Renting
Over
X
years
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Total Cost of Buying
Over
X
years
Cost Comparison Over Time
Renting Advantages
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Lower upfront costs (no down payment)
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More flexibility to move
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No maintenance costs
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Potential to invest saved money
Buying Advantages
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Build equity over time
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Tax benefits (mortgage interest deduction)
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Fixed payments (with fixed-rate mortgage)
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Potential appreciation in home value