Utah Rent vs Buy Calculator
5-year financial comparison
Utah Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the financial outcome of buying a Utah home vs continuing to rent over a 5-year window.
If you buy
If you rent
After 5 Years:
| Total Cost to Buy | $0 |
| Total Cost to Rent | $0 |
| Home Value at End | $0 |
| Estimated Equity Built | $0 |
| Net Difference | $0 |
Estimates only. Excludes maintenance (~1% of home value/yr for buyers), HOA, PMI, transaction costs (5-8% on sale), and tax deductions. Real outcomes depend on holding period, market conditions, and investment of difference. For accurate planning, consult a Utah CPA.
How to read this comparison
The calculator estimates total dollars spent on each path, accounts for the equity you'd build by buying, and shows the net difference. Buying typically wins for stays of 5+ years; renting often wins for shorter horizons.
What this misses
This is a simplification. It does not include: home maintenance (~1% of value annually), HOA fees, PMI on low-down-payment loans, transaction costs of selling (5-8% commission + closing), tax benefits (mortgage interest deduction, property tax SALT deduction). It also assumes you do not invest the difference if renting; if you would invest aggressively, renting may pencil better than shown.
Utah-specific considerations
Utah rent growth has averaged 4-7% annually since 2020, well above national average. Utah home appreciation has averaged 6-9% in same period. Both are running above long-term averages and may normalize.
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