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US Buy vs Rent Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcome of buying a home versus renting. See your projected net worth, breakeven year, and total costs under either path.

Purchase & Loan

$
$100,000$2,000,000
$
$12,000$400,000
3%100%
%
1%10%
yrs
10 yrs40 yrs

Rental

$
$500$10,000

Your Estimate

Renting Net Worth at Year 10

-$279,518

Buying Net Worth

-$290,628

Renting Net Worth

-$279,518

Breakeven Year

Year 0

Difference

Renting saves $11,110

Renting is ahead at year 10, but buying may still win if you stay longer.

BuyingRenting

Net Worth Over Time

Buying
Renting