Buy vs Rent Calculator

Compare the true financial impact of buying versus renting over time

View Complete Buy vs Rent Guide

Time Horizon

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Total Cost to Rent

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Over 10 years

Total Cost to Buy

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After equity

Buy Advantage

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Savings

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🏡 Buy Scenario

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Net Worth Comparison

Break-Even Analysis

Buying becomes cheaper after

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10-Year Financial Summary

Renting Costs

Total Rent Paid $0
Total Insurance $0
Total Renting Cost $0

Buying Costs & Benefits

Total Payments $0
Property Tax $0
Insurance & HOA $0
Maintenance $0
Tax Savings -$0
Home Value $0
Remaining Mortgage -$0
Net Cost of Buying $0

Opportunity Cost

Down Payment Invested $0
Monthly Savings Invested $0

📊 Key Insights

🤔 Making Your Decision

Consider Buying If:

  • • You plan to stay 5+ years
  • • You have stable income
  • • You have emergency savings
  • • You want to build equity
  • • You value stability over flexibility

Consider Renting If:

  • • You may relocate soon
  • • You prefer flexibility
  • • You're building your down payment
  • • Your job situation is uncertain
  • • Local home prices are very high

🔬 Advanced Investment Analysis

Professional-grade risk assessment and scenario modeling for buy vs rent decisions

Impact of Variable Changes on Net Advantage

Analyze how changes in key variables affect the buy vs rent decision

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