Rent vs Buy Calculator
Should you rent or buy? Compare your monthly rent against the total monthly cost of buying a home, including mortgage, property tax, insurance, and maintenance.
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Rent vs Buy: Key Factors
The rent vs buy decision depends on many factors including your local housing market, how long you plan to stay, interest rates, and your financial situation. This calculator focuses on the direct monthly and 5-year cost comparison.
Factors Favoring Buying
- You plan to stay 5+ years
- You have a stable income and emergency fund
- Local rent is high relative to home prices
- You want to build equity over time
Factors Favoring Renting
- You need flexibility to relocate
- Home prices are very high in your area
- You prefer not to handle maintenance
- You can invest the savings elsewhere