Rent vs Buy for FIRE 🏠

Make the optimal housing decision for your path to Financial Independence

Compare the true costs of renting vs buying, including opportunity costs and investment potential

Rental Scenario

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Current monthly rent or expected rent for comparable home

Purchase Scenario

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Total purchase price of the home
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Percentage of home price for down payment
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Annual mortgage interest rate
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Annual property tax as % of home value

Growth Assumptions

years
How many years to compare costs
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Expected annual rent increase rate
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Expected annual home value appreciation
%
Expected return if down payment was invested instead