This calculator will compare the cost of renting vs. the real cost of buying a home. This calculator will compare the costs and benefits of taxes, fees, and interest you will pay when buying a home to the monthly rent you pay when renting. It does not include payments made against the principal on your loan, since those payments become equity in your home.

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Monthly rent:	$
Home cost:	$
Down payment:	$
Loan term:		months
Points:		%
Fees:	$
Mortgage insurance: ?	$
Homeowner's insurance: ?	$
Association dues: ?	$
Average monthly maintenance: ?	$
Property tax:		%
State and Federal income tax: ?		%
Interest rate:		%
Your savings rate: ?		%
How much will your home appreciate each year?: ?		%
How much will rent increase each year?: ?		%
How long will you stay in this property?: ?		months