Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Compare the costs of renting versus buying a home over time. Enter Home Price ($), Monthly Rent ($), Duration (Years) (yrs) and Home Appreciation (%) to get Total Cost (B

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How to Use

Enter Home Price ($).
Enter Monthly Rent ($).
Enter Duration (Years) (yrs).
Click Calculate to see Total Cost (Buying), Total Cost (Renting) and Financial Verdict.
Check the result. Use Reset if you want to try different numbers.

About This Calculator

Compare the costs of renting versus buying a home over time. This tool is in the Financial Calculators collection on Qalculators. Enter Home Price ($), Monthly Rent ($), Duration (Years) (yrs) and Home Appreciation (%) to calculate Total Cost (Buying), Total Cost (Renting) and Financial Verdict. Results stay in your browser unless you copy them.

Frequently asked questions

What does Rent vs. Buy Calculator calculate?+

Compare the costs of renting versus buying a home over time. You enter Home Price ($), Monthly Rent ($), Duration (Years) (yrs) and Home Appreciation (%) and receive Total Cost (Buying), Total Cost (Renting) and Financial Verdict.

What information do I need for Rent vs. Buy Calculator?+

You need Home Price ($), Monthly Rent ($), Duration (Years) (yrs) and Home Appreciation (%). Optional fields can stay at their defaults.

Is Rent vs. Buy Calculator free to use?+

Yes. Rent vs. Buy Calculator is free and does not require an account. The calculation runs in your browser.