Compare rent and buy costs using your assumptions
Use the NAS Live worksheet to compare rent and buy costs using your assumptions. Keep facts, missing evidence and assumptions separate before continuing.
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Questions to discuss
- Are both scenarios for equivalent homes and the same period?
- What costs or future proceeds does this comparison omit?
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Choose a comparable home
Compare the same location, size and living standard over the same period. Record rent, purchase price, down payment, loan terms and ownership costs rather than substituting a city-wide average.
Separate cash flow from ownership
A mortgage payment includes interest and principal, while rent does not create ownership. This worksheet subtracts scenario sale equity after remaining debt and selling fees. It is not a net-worth forecast: opportunity cost, tax treatment and unentered costs need separate analysis.
Test uncertainty
Change the holding period and major assumptions to see how sensitive the comparison is. Neither future rent nor selling price is guaranteed. Use a qualified financial adviser before making a decision based on projected outcomes.