Hi,
I created a spreadsheet version of the New York Times Rent Vs Buy Calculator. I think this can be helpful for a number of people, and want to get it out there.
Update: A completely macro/script free version has been created and is located here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AvZMbSUR3oz7OaopIwfPH8Gdic5ni2B7kBYBOXlnCIA/edit?usp=sharingThere have been some minor updates as well, so recommend downloading the google docs version!
There are a few minor differences between the online calculator and the spreadsheet - the online calculator calculates a monthly rent at break-even for the house purchase, the spreadsheet lets you enter monthly rent directly.
The spreadsheet splits maintenance into maintenance and renovations costs.
The spreadsheet allows the capital gains tax to be changes.
I'm not sure if the rules allow excel files to attached - but I'm going to try and see what happens.
If you have some time, please provide feedback and I will try to incorporate it.
Thanks,
Edit: Updated URL