Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Stop guessing. Run the math to see if buying a home or renting and investing the difference will leave you richer after 10 years.
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The Verdict
It is better to Rent
Over 10 years, renting will leave you $6,592 wealthier than buying.
Total Net Cost After 10 Years
Net cost = Total money spent minus equity gained or investment returns.
Buying Net Cost
$201,567 Renting Net Cost
$194,976Wealth Trajectory Simulator
Visualize your net wealth accumulation over 10 years (Equity + Investments - Sunk Costs).
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