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Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Compare monthly rent with a simplified estimate of homeownership costs.
About this calculator
This is a monthly cash-flow comparison, not a complete investment analysis. Home appreciation, rent increases, maintenance variability, tax effects, selling costs and opportunity cost can change the long-term result.
How to use it
Enter your information in the fields above. Results update automatically as you change the values, making it easy to compare different scenarios.
Important: This calculator provides estimates for planning and educational purposes. Actual rates, fees, taxes and results can vary. It is not financial, tax, legal or investment advice.