Rent vs. Buy Analysis

This form will help you to decide which is the better choice, renting or buying. Based on the numbers you enter here, the program will calculate the return on a real property investment and compare it with the return on the same investment in an alternative such as a money market, savings account, or mutual fund.

When you have completed the form, click on "Calculate". The results of your analysis will be displayed in a few seconds.

                                               Interest Rate
Purchase Price         Down Payment            on Home Loan (%)
               

Term of Home           Annual Home Value
Loan (yrs)             Appreciation (%)        Your Tax Bracket (%)
               

Current Rent           Rate of Return for      Time Period
Payment /mo            Other Investment (%)    for Comparison (yrs)