How It Works

Simple steps to see if renting or buying fits your budget

Enter Details

Fill in your income, rent, expenses, and home price to start.

Get Results

See a clear comparison with color-coded advice and plain English.

Common Questions

How accurate is this?

Our calculator uses current U.S. averages but your results depend on your input accuracy.

Can I trust the advice?

Why include maintenance costs?

What if my city cost type changes?

Do I need to sign up?

It’s a guide based on numbers, not personalized financial advice.

Maintenance affects home expenses over time; factoring it helps users compare true ownership costs.

You can adjust the city type anytime to see how different cost levels impact your buy versus rent decision.

No signup required; just enter your numbers and get instant results.