Better to Buy or Rent? Calculator (2014, home, cost)

[jpf723]

Posted this on NJ thread, but figured useful for anyone really:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...ulator.html?hp

This is purely from an investment/opportunity cost perspective, of course there are many intangibles and personal factors that go into owning a home that are not easily quantifiable. Interesting take though, and provides a good starting point if you're undecided.