Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare renting vs buying a home over time. Includes rent increases, mortgage payments, property tax, and maintenance costs.

RENTING

Monthly Rent ($)Monthly rent payment

Annual Rent Increase (%)Typical annual increase

BUYING

Home Price ($)Purchase price

Down Payment ($)20% recommended

Mortgage Rate (%)Annual interest rate

Time Horizon (Years)How long you plan to stay

Property Tax Rate (%)Annual property tax

Maintenance (% of home/yr)~1% for repairs

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About the Rent vs Buy Calculator

Free online rent vs buy calculator. Quick, accurate results with no sign-up required. All calculations run in your browser for instant answers.

Example: See default values above for a realistic scenario.

How to use: Enter your numbers, results update automatically as you type.

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Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only. Results are estimates and should not be considered financial advice. Verify important calculations independently.