Rent vs buy scenario
- Based on Average rent is around $3,300/month
- Rent forecasts for Southern California—including areas like Inland Empire—suggest modest increases. Rents are expected to rise by about $110–$148/month over two years, roughly 3–4% growth
- Home appreciation in Chino has averaged about 6.96% annually over the past decade
Rent Scenario (10-Year Projection)
Assuming $3,300/month starting rent, growing at 3% per year:
| Year | Rent Estimate |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,300 |
| 2 | $3,399 |
| 5 | ~$3,825 |
| 10 | ~$4,437 |
Total rent paid over 10 years: Approximately $430,000
Buy Scenario (10-Year Projection)
Assumptions:
- Purchase Price: $650,000
- Down Payment (10%): $65,000 → Loan: $585,000
- Interest Rate: 6.375% on 30-year fixed
- Monthly principal & interest: ~$3,650
- Property taxes (1.25%): ~$677/month
- Insurance: $120/month
- Total monthly payment: ~$4,447
Year 1-10 Total Payments:
- Monthly × 120 months = ~$533,640
Home Value Growth:
Appreciation at ~6.96% annually yields:
- Home value in Year 10 ≈ $650,000 × (1.0696)^10 ≈ $1.24 million
- Estimated equity = Value – remaining mortgage balance (~$535,000) ≈ $705,000 in equity
Summary Comparison over 10 Years
| Scenario | 10-Year Cost (Payments) | Future Value / Equity | Key Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | ~$430,000 | $0 equity | No ownership or tax benefits |
| Buy | ~$534,000 | ~$705,000 equity | Builds wealth via appreciation and equity |
Insights
- Buying costs more upfront (about $100K more in payments over 10 years) but creates significant equity—over $700K.
- Renting may be cheaper monthly but offers no long-term financial upside.
- Rent escalation further increases the disparity over time.
- Buying also opens doors for tax deductions (interest, property taxes) and inflation hedging through fixed-rate mortgage stability.
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