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Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Buying

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PA avg ~3–4%, FL avg ~4–6%

Renting

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yrs

Buying Advantage

$150,982

over 7 years

Total Rent Paid

$202,289

Total Own Costs

$220,833

Home Value at Exit

$526,373

Net Equity (after sale)

$169,527

Simplified model. Excludes investment returns on down payment, maintenance (~1%/yr), and tax deductions. Consult Jim for a full analysis.

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