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Rent vs. buy

Stack your monthly rent against the real monthly cost of owning a home in your range — including taxes, insurance, and PMI — so you can decide with numbers, not a gut feel.

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Owning estimate includes principal & interest, taxes (~0.65%/yr), insurance (~0.35%/yr), and PMI when under 20% down. It doesn't count tax benefits, maintenance, or appreciation.

Rent

$2,100/mo

what you pay today

Own (est.)

$2,614/mo

5% down

Owning would cost about $514/mo more than renting

You'd pay more per month, but part of every payment builds your own equity — not your landlord's.

What owning is made of

  • Principal & interest$2,184
  • Property taxes$190
  • Home insurance$102
  • Mortgage insurance (PMI)$139
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Estimate only — not a rate offer, APR disclosure, or commitment to lend. Subject to credit approval and underwriting. Your actual rate, taxes, and insurance depend on a full application.

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