Rent vs Buy Calculator

Housing Cost Comparison

This simple comparison estimates cash outflow for renting versus buying.

Simple method: compare rent paid with down payment plus ownership payments.

Understanding Rent vs Buy

1. What This Calculator Measures

Rent versus buy compares housing cash outflow over a selected time period.

2. How the Calculation Works

The calculator compares total rent paid with down payment plus ownership payments for the same period.

3. Formula or Rule Used

rent cost = monthly rent x months; buy outflow = down payment + monthly ownership cost x months.

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