Explore the numbers behind renting vs. buying — including the break-even year, net worth projection, and what happens if you invest the difference.
Sample result — $460K home, $2,500/mo rent
The monthly payment is only one part of the picture.
See when the projected value of buying overtakes renting and investing the difference.
Visual comparison of your projected net worth over 15+ years — Buy path vs Rent + Invest path.
Full 30-year breakdown: home value, equity, portfolio value, and advantage each year.
Key variables ranked by how much they shift your break-even — so you know what actually matters.
"You have $92K for a down payment... if you rent and invest, after 10 years you'd have $310.9K."
HOA, PMI, maintenance, selling costs, home appreciation, investment return assumptions.
Enter your numbers and see your results in a clear, easy-to-understand comparison.
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