Rent vs. Buy
See what you keep.

Compare renting with buying a condo, townhouse or detached home in North or West Vancouver.
See how much money each choice leaves you with over time.

No sign-up neededBuilt for the North ShoreAll amounts in CAD

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Your rent or buy comparison

Choose the home you could buy and how long to compare. Buying starts now.

What would you buy?

Detached homeTownhouseCondo

Purchase price today

Use a resale home you are considering. This comparison supports at least 20% down.

Down payment available

The full amount goes toward the property. Closing costs and any renovation spending are paid separately.

Where would you live?

Compare after

Buy now or rent over the same period. Both finish on the same date.

Growth starts at the GVR ten-year pace: 3.52% a year for North Vancouver condos (October 2016 to October 2026). You can edit this in Ownership costs. Source & dates. Historical, not a forecast.

Comparison start date

Start month

The purchase happens at the start of the comparison.

A later home purchase (optional)

Also check a later home purchaseAdd a future home only if you are planning another move.

Want to see how it works first?

A planning tool for Canadian residents buying resale homes to live in. No mortgage approval or future return is implied.