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Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the total cost of renting against owning over your expected time in one place, including closing and selling costs.

The honest break-even point

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How it works

What you put in, what you get out

Every US360 tool is transparent about its inputs, its outputs, and the assumptions in between.

Status: Coming soon
Topic: Real Estate
Inputs: 4
Outputs: 3

What you provide

Monthly rent
Purchase price
Years in home
Rate and growth assumptions

What you receive

Break-even year
Total cost comparison
Equity projection

01
Enter what you pay in rent today.
02
Enter the purchase scenario you are considering.
03
Find the year at which buying becomes cheaper than renting.

Frequently asked questions

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