Should I rent or buy a home?

The decision to rent or buy can be challenging. Use this calculator to help determine which makes sense for you at this time.
Rent Assumptions
Monthly rent payment ($) 
Additional monthly fees ($) 
Monthly renter's insurance premium ($) 
Annual rent increases (%) 
Purchase Assumptions
Purchase price of home ($) 
Annual appreciation rate (%) 
Realtor fees on future sale (%) 
Amount of loan ($) 
Annual interest rate (%) 
Number of years 
Closing costs (not included in loan amount) ($) 
Annual homeowner's insurance premium ($) 
Annual property taxes ($) 
Annual maintenance cost ($) 
Other Assumptions
Number of years for the comparison 
Marginal tax bracket (%)help
Before tax return on savings (%)help
Assumed annual inflation rate (%)help
On taxes, do you take the standard deduction? 
   
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