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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Should you rent or buy a home? This calculator helps you make that important financial decision.

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What is this Tool?

The Rent vs Buy Calculator helps you make one of the most important financial decisions of your life — whether to continue renting or buy a home. Both options have financial implications that go beyond just comparing rent and EMI. This tool factors in the opportunity cost of your down payment, property appreciation, and long-term wealth creation to give you a complete picture.

How to Use This Calculator

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Enter the property price you are considering buying.
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Enter your expected down payment (typically 20% of property value).
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Enter the current monthly rent you are paying.
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Enter the expected home loan interest rate and tenure.
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The calculator compares the total cost of renting vs buying over the period.

Why This Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is buying always better than renting?
A: Not always. In high-cost cities where property prices are very high relative to rent, renting and investing the difference can sometimes build more wealth than buying.
Q: What is opportunity cost in this context?
A: The down payment you invest in a home could instead be invested in mutual funds. The returns you forgo on that investment is the opportunity cost.
Q: When does buying make financial sense?
A: Buying makes sense when you plan to stay in the same city for 7+ years, have a stable income, can afford a 20% down payment, and the EMI is not more than 40% of your monthly income.
Q: Does this include property maintenance costs?
A: For a complete analysis, add 1-2% of property value annually for maintenance, property tax, and society charges when making your decision.
💡 Pro Tip: The classic rule: if the price-to-rent ratio (property price divided by annual rent) is above 20, renting is likely the smarter financial choice in that location.