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Rent vs. Buy

Net worth after 5, 10 and 30 years if you buy versus rent and invest the difference.

Buying advantage at your horizon$7,330

Your numbers

Home price

Down payment

Mortgage rate

Loan term

Home appreciation (per year)

Comparable rent (per month)

Rent increases (per year)

Investment return (per year)

What the renter earns investing the down payment and any savings.

Years you plan to stay

Buying closing costs

As a % of price.

Selling costs

MLS9 is 0% commission; title and transfer fees still apply.

Maintenance (per year)

As a % of home value.

Property tax rate

Home insurance (per year)

Estimates only. Results depend on the numbers you enter and are not a quote, approval or tax advice.

Buying advantage at your horizon

$7,330

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