Should You Rent or Buy? Find Out With Real Numbers, Not Guesswork

Comparing “EMI vs Rent” alone doesn’t tell you which choice actually builds more wealth. This Rent vs Buy Calculator looks at the fuller picture — what your home equity would be worth after paying off the loan, versus what your deposit and monthly savings could grow into if invested instead.

Just enter your property price, loan details, rent, and a few growth assumptions. You’ll get a clear verdict on which path builds more net worth over your chosen time frame, a year-by-year chart of how both scenarios play out, and the exact year one overtakes the other. Adjust any number and the results update instantly — so you can test different interest rates, appreciation rates, or investment return assumptions before making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

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₹10L₹10Cr

Current market value of the home

20% (₹16,00,000)
10%50%
8.5%
7%12%
20 yrs
5 yrs30 yrs
7% p.a.
2%15%
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₹1,000₹2,00,000
7%
3%12%
12%
6%18%
15 yrs
3 yrs30 yrs

15-Year Comparison Outcome

Buying Builds ₹7.3 L More

Net Worth
(If You Buy)

Net Worth
(If You Rent & Invest)

Property Value – Outstanding Loan

Down Payment + EMI Difference as SIP Investment

₹1.94 Cr

₹1.86 Cr

Net worth over time

Monthly Loan Payment

₹55,541

Today's Rent

₹25,000

Payment Gap

₹30,541/mo

Crossover Year

Year 1

What this means for you Calculating…

Disclaimer

This calculator estimates the potential long-term net worth of buying versus renting a home, based on the figures and assumptions you enter. The results are for general informational purposes only, are not guaranteed, and do not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Actual outcomes may vary depending on your city, loan terms, market conditions, and other personal circumstances — please consult a qualified advisor before making a decision.

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