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Rent vs Buy

Home ownership or renting — the honest math

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Closing Cost Estimator

Estimated closing costs from your percentage assumption; this is not a lender quote. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Down Payment Calculator

Home cash down payment = purchase price × chosen down payment percentage. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Flooring Cost Calculator

Floor cost includes your waste allowance and installed unit price. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Home Affordability Estimate

Home price supported by your stated payment budget and down payment; excludes taxes, insurance and lender qualification. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Home Improvement ROI Estimate

Compare your estimated added resale value with project cost; resale value is uncertain. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Mortgage Payment Calculator

Monthly principal, interest, property tax and insurance; excludes HOA and mortgage insurance. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Moving Cost Calculator

Add mover, supplies, travel and other entered moving expenses. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Paint Quantity Calculator

Whole gallons = wall area × coats / stated paint coverage, rounded up. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Property Tax Estimator

Annual tax = taxable assessed value × entered effective rate. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Refinance Break-even Calculator

Simple fee recovery time = refinance costs / monthly payment saving; ignores term extension. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Rent Budget Calculator

Rent budget from an income share you choose; does not assess landlord eligibility. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Rent Increase Calculator

Apply a percentage rent increase and show the additional annual cost. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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Roommate Savings Calculator

Monthly savings = solo housing cost minus an equal share of shared housing. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.

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