Should I rent or buy a home?

This rent vs. buy calculator lets you calculate the difference between renting a property and buying a home.

Rent Assumptions

Monthly rent payment $
Additional monthly fees $
Monthly renter's insurance premium $
Annual rate increases: (0-10) %

Purchase Assumptions

Purchase price of home $
Annual appreciation rate: (0-10) %
Amount of loan $
Annual interest rate: (0-30) %
Number of years (1-30)
Annual homeowner's insurance premium $
Annual property taxes $
Annual maintenance cost $

Other Assumptions

Number of years for the comparison (1-30)
Marginal tax bracket: (0-50) %
Before tax return on savings: (0-12) %
Assumed annual inflation rate: (0-10) %
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