Example calculation

Rent vs Buy Calculator for $6,600 monthly rent

This example page shows how rent vs buy calculator works when the monthly rent is set to $6,600. You can use it as a starting point before testing your own assumptions.

Inputs used in this example

Monthly rent (USD)6600
Home price (USD)562500
Down payment (USD)90000
Mortgage rate (%)6.2
Comparison horizon (years)7
Estimated result
Simple comparison
Buying looks cheaper in this simple estimate
7-year rent cost$554,400.00
7-year buy cash outflow$333,088.94
Estimated monthly mortgage$2,893.92

This comparison is intentionally simplified. It does not include home appreciation, maintenance, taxes, insurance, or investment returns on cash.

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