Renting vs. Buying Calculator
Find out whether it may make more sense for you to rent or buy your home. Making a mortgage payment (including principal, interest, taxes and insurance) may cost more than rent, but with each payment you are building equity in a valuable asset. On the other hand, if you rent, would you be better off financially by continuing to rent at a lower monthly payment and investing the difference? Adjust the inputs below to match your situation and click the ‘View Report’ button to see your results.
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