Buy vs Rent Calculator

Should you buy a home or keep renting? Compare the total cost of both paths over any timeline. Free, private and instant.

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🏠 Full picture

Includes mortgage, taxes, maintenance, appreciation, rent and lost investment growth.

📅 Time matters

See why buying wins over long horizons and renting can win over short ones.

🔒 Private

All calculations run locally in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

⚡ Instant

Results update as you type. No buttons, no reloads.

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