1. Assumptions 2. Buying Details 3. Renting Details 4. Comparison Analysis Common Assumptions Comparison Period (Years): Estimated Annual Inflation Rate (%): Affects rent, HOA, insurance, and maintenance cost increases. Estimated Annual Investment Return Rate (%): Pre-tax return for investing the difference in upfront/ongoing costs. Next: Buying Details Buying a Home Details Home Purchase Price ($): Down Payment Amount ($): Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (%): Loan Term (Years): 30 Years 20 Years 15 Years 10 Years Closing Costs (% of Home Price): Annual Property Tax Rate (% of Home Value): Annual Homeowner's Insurance ($): Annual Maintenance (% of Home Value): Monthly HOA Fees (if applicable) ($): Est. Annual Home Appreciation Rate (%): Est. Selling Costs (% of Future Home Value): Previous Next: Renting Details Renting a Property Details Current Monthly Rent ($): Annual Renter's Insurance ($): Security Deposit ($): Typically returned at end of lease if no damages. Previous Calculate Comparison Rent vs. Buy Comparison Analysis Please complete all previous steps to view your rent vs. buy analysis. Download Full Analysis (PDF) Previous