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Rent vs Buy Calculator

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What this tool section is for

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Best fit

People deciding whether to rent or buy a home.

Ideal for

Using the rent vs buy calculator without installing anything or signing up.

Why it belongs here

Capture rent-vs-buy-calculator intent with a fast, browser-side tool that runs 100% locally.

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About this rent vs buy calculator

This rent vs buy calculator compares the real cost of renting against buying a home over the number of years you plan to stay. The buying side accounts for your mortgage principal and interest, property tax, maintenance, and home appreciation, then nets out the equity you would keep if you sold, including selling costs. The renting side adds up rent with its yearly growth and subtracts the investment return you would earn by putting your down payment in the market instead. The result shows the net cost of each path, the break-even year, and a year-by-year table. Every assumption is shown and adjustable, and all numbers stay on your device.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

How is the break-even year calculated?

It is the first year in which the net cost of buying (money spent minus the equity you would keep on sale) drops to or below the net cost of renting.

Why does it ask for an investment return?

If you rent, the down payment you did not spend can be invested. Counting that growth makes the comparison fair rather than favoring buying by default.

Is this financial advice?

No. It is an estimate based on the assumptions you enter and is meant to explore scenarios, not replace advice from a professional.

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