Should your clients rent or buy?
Rent vs buy comparison calculator showing monthly costs, equity building, tax benefits, and break-even timeline. Powerful lead magnet for real estate agents.
Monthly cost comparison
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Tax benefit estimates
Break-even timeline
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See All 40 ToolsIt compares total cost of ownership (mortgage, taxes, maintenance, opportunity cost) to renting (rent, rent growth) over your timeline and shows the break-even year.
Yes. Set an annual rent inflation rate and the calculator projects rent increases against fixed mortgage payments to show the long-run picture.
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It's a planning-grade rough range — typically within 15–25% of a contractor bid for a similar scope in San Diego. For a firm number you'll still want a site visit and a real proposal.