Rent vs buy — how do I decide?

Compare total cost of renting versus owning over the years you expect to stay, including maintenance, the opportunity cost of a down payment, and moving flexibility. The rent-vs-buy calculator makes those trade-offs visible. A short stay often favors renting even when a payment looks similar.

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