Build vs rent: what will it actually cost?
Drag the sliders to see rent vs custom-build cost over your time horizon, and when they cross over.
OVER 18 MONTHS
Rent (marketplace)
$16,146
Custom build
$42,000
At these numbers renting never overtakes building on monthly cost, but building adds the upfront fee. Renting is the safer start.
A rough model to guide the decision. See the full build vs rent breakdown