Should I Buy or Rent
Compare net cost of buying a home versus renting.
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Should I Buy or Rent
Compare net cost of buying a home versus renting.
Buy Net Cost
$103,282
Rent Total Cost
$183,899
Cost Difference
-$80,617
Ending Home Equity
$202,618
Recommendation
Buying may cost less than renting over this period when equity is included.
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