Rent vs Buy Calculator
Should you rent or buy a home? This free calculator compares monthly costs, long-term net worth, and helps you make a data-driven decision.
About Rent vs Buy Calculator
This free rent vs buy calculator helps you compare the financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home. Enter your home price, down payment, mortgage rate, and monthly rent to see a side-by-side comparison of monthly costs, long-term net worth, and which option makes more financial sense for your situation.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
See exactly what you pay each month for buying vs renting, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
Long-Term Net Worth
Compare your financial position after 5, 10, or 15 years — home equity vs invested savings side by side.
Break-Even Analysis
Find out when buying becomes the better financial move based on your specific inputs and market assumptions.
Investment Opportunity
See how your down payment and monthly savings could grow in the market, and compare that to home equity growth.