Commute vs Move Break-Even Calculator

Compare staying put with moving closer after rent difference, mileage, commute time, moving cost, lease overlap and expected time at the new home.

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Current monthly rent ($)New monthly rent ($)Current commute one way (miles)New commute one way (miles)Current commute one way (minutes)New commute one way (minutes)On-site days per weekVehicle cost per mile ($)Value of commute time / hour ($)One-time moving cost ($)Lease overlap / fees ($)Expected months at new home

Enter your assumptions, then compare the options.

USE THE RESULT AS A DECISION BOUNDARY

Try a conservative set of assumptions before acting. If a small change flips the recommendation, compare both outcomes rather than treating the result as certain.