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Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Compare estimated rent outflow with home ownership costs and remaining equity.

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Buying may cost less
$174,675.60
estimated difference over 7 years
Rent paid$220,678.91
Owner cash outlay$537,952.85
Estimated home value$491,949.55
Estimated remaining mortgage$0.00
Estimated home equity$491,949.55
Buy net cost after equity$46,003.31

Simplified comparison; excludes closing costs, selling costs, tax effects, investment returns on a down payment, and changes to maintenance or insurance.

About the Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Compare estimated rent outflow with home ownership costs and remaining equity.

It runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server — and the result updates as you edit the inputs. Estimates are for educational and informational purposes only; see ourdisclaimer.

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