Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare long-term costs of renting vs buying a home
Rent vs Buy Calculator
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Total cost (rent)฿0.00
- Total cost (buy)
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- Difference
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Results are estimates only
Formula
Rent: cumulative rent + opportunity cost Buy: down payment + mortgage + maintenance − property appreciation
Data as of
Results are estimates only
FAQ
It depends on how long you stay, mortgage rates, property appreciation, and alternative investment returns. This tool compares total costs of both options.
Rent side sums cumulative rent (with annual increases). Buy side sums down payment + mortgage + maintenance − appreciation, plus the opportunity cost of the down payment.