Rent vs buy calculator
Find your break-even year and compare cumulative housing costs over 5, 10, and 20-year horizons.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this rent vs buy calculator find break-even?
- It compares cumulative renting cost to cumulative owning cost net of equity (principal paydown plus appreciation). Break-even is the first year owning costs less than renting.
- Does this include opportunity cost of the down payment?
- Yes. The rent path includes foregone investment returns by compounding the down payment at your chosen investment return assumption.
- Can I save rent vs buy scenarios?
- This calculator does not save your session. Use a free Veld account to save assumptions, compare scenarios, and track your property decisions over time.
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