Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Home Purchase Details

Country:

Home Price:

Down Payment (%):

Down Payment Amount:

Interest Rate (%):

Loan Term (years):

Closing Costs (Buying %):

Closing Costs (Selling %):

Property Tax Rate (%):

Tax Increase (%/year):

Home Insurance (monthly):

HOA Fees (monthly):

Maintenance (% of home value):

Home Value Appreciation (%/year):

Cost/Inflation Increase (%/year):

Monthly Rental Fee:

Annual Rent Increase (%):

Renter’s Insurance (monthly):

Security Deposit:

Upfront Costs:

Avg. Investment Return (%):

Tax Rate (%):

Tax Filing Status:

Buying is cheaper if you stay for 4.9 years or longer. Otherwise, renting is cheaper.

Years	Avg. Monthly Rent Cost	Avg. Monthly Buy Cost	Total Rent Cost	Total Buy Cost