Free Financial Calculator
Should You Rent or Own?
Make the right housing decision with our comprehensive calculator. Get personalized insights in minutes.
Buy a Home
Build equity over time
vs
Rent & Invest
Stay flexible
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Financial Factors
30yr
Projection Range
Real
Market Data
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Everything You Need to Decide
Our calculator goes beyond simple comparisons to give you a complete financial picture of renting vs buying.
Smart Calculator
Factor in mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and opportunity cost for a complete picture.
Break-Even Analysis
See exactly when buying becomes more beneficial than renting based on your specific situation.
Location Data
Get real market prices for your area including median home prices and rental rates.
Visual Comparisons
Interactive charts showing cost over time, equity building, and net worth projections.
True Cost Analysis
Understand hidden costs like maintenance, HOA fees, and the opportunity cost of your down payment.
Save & Compare
Save multiple scenarios and compare different locations or financial assumptions side by side.
How It Works
Get your personalized rent vs buy analysis in three simple steps.
1
Enter Your Location
Tell us where you're looking to live and we'll fetch current market data.
2
Customize Numbers
Adjust home price, rent, down payment, and other factors to match your situation.
3
Get Your Answer
See detailed projections, break-even analysis, and a clear recommendation.
Ready to Make Your Decision?
Join thousands of people who have used RentOrOwn to make informed housing decisions. It's free, fast, and completely personalized.