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Rent vs Buy Calculator

Deciding between renting and buying is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. This tool compares cumulative costs over time to find the "break-even" point.

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The Real Cost of Homeownership

Buying a home involves many "hidden" costs beyond the mortgage payment, including property taxes, homeowners insurance, maintenance, and the opportunity cost of your down payment.

Renting also has costs, primarily the monthly rent which typically increases over time. Use this calculator to see how these factors play out over 10, 20, or 30 years.

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