Rent vs Buy Decision Simulator

Rent vs Buy Decision Simulator compares renting and buying side by side over a chosen time horizon. Users pick Market Mode or Property Mode, enter rent or home price and a few assumptions, and instantly see monthly cost, upfront cash, break-even point, equity built, and net worth for each path, with a plain-language explanation of which path wins and when. A scenario controller adjusts rate, down payment, appreciation, rent growth, investment return, and refinance assumptions, while a game-like scoring layer of scores, meters, and milestone badges makes the tradeoffs tangible. It also simulates refinance and cash-out potential.