Rent vs. Buy Calculator

A quick-estimate comparison of the real cost of renting vs. buying over the time you actually plan to stay.

Net cost of renting
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Net cost of buying
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This is a quick estimate, not a mortgage pre-approval. It assumes 1.1% annual property tax and 1.5% annual maintenance/insurance, both on home price, and doesn't account for rent increases or investment returns on the money you didn't put toward a down payment.

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