Melbourne Rent vs Buy Calculator
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Buying cost includes P&I, taxes (~1%), insurance (~0.35%), and maintenance (~1%). Renting cost assumes 3% annual increase. Home appreciation at 4%/yr. Excludes closing costs and tax deductions.
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Rent vs buy questions for Melbourne
Is it better to rent or buy in Melbourne?
Melbourne's price-to-rent ratio is 15.9x. This is below 16, which generally favors buying — if you plan to stay 5+ years. At current rates of 6.23%, a $315,000 home with 20% down has a monthly P&I payment of approximately $1,548.
What are the ongoing costs of owning in Melbourne?
Beyond the mortgage, budget for property taxes (~0.9% per year ≈ $2,835/yr on a median home), homeowner's insurance (~$1,750/yr), and maintenance (~1% of home value annually). Total monthly cost of ownership is typically $25,672 vs. median rent of $1,650.