Purchase Details
Rental Details
Market Assumptions
Comparison Summary
Renting is better by
$17,909
Net Wealth if Buying
$239,837
Net Wealth if Renting
$257,746
Net Wealth Over Time
Avg Monthly Cost (Buy)
$2,284
Avg Monthly Cost (Rent)
$1,742
Total Sunk Costs (Buy)
$228,772
Total Sunk Costs (Rent)
$209,039
How to use
Compare the true costs of renting versus buying a home over time.
Purchase Details
Input home price, down payment, and mortgage rate.
Rent Details
Input monthly rent and expected annual rent increase.
Market Assumptions
Configure inflation, home appreciation, and investment returns.
Compare
View the detailed breakdown to see which option builds more wealth.
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