Buy vs. Rent Calculator

This calucator assumes a 30% tax bracket and uses current mortgage rates: The time period is five years.
How much rent are you currently paying each month? $
How does rent increase each year? (1-7%)   %
What is the cost for the house or condo? $
What is your down payment percentage?
%
How much do you estimate your house appreciate each year?
(1-10%)
%

 
Over five years you will pay   $ in rent.
Over five years you will pay $ in house payments.
Your home will increase $
You will save $ in taxes. 
You will pay off $ of the loan.
By buying a home instead of renting you will save  
$
per month for a total of $ over five years.