Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term costs of renting versus buying a home.
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Cheaper Option
Buying
Total Cost of Renting
$168,000.00
Net Cost of Buying
$135,883.76
Projected Home Value
$491,949.55
Simplified model: ownership costs estimated at 1.75%/yr of value, ignoring tax deductions and closing costs.
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