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Buy vs. Rent Calculator — Pueblo, CO

Compare the true net cost of buying a home versus renting in Pueblo — including equity, appreciation, PMI, opportunity cost, and more. Pre-loaded with Pueblo market defaults for 2026.

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How many years are you comparing?

How long do you plan to own or rent?

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(7 years)
1 year30 years

Buying

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$100k$1.2M
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$25,000
0%PMI applies (auto-calculated)30%
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3%12%

Pueblo Co. avg ~$1,650/yr

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Annual total

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Enter 0 if none

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~0.5%/yr for newer builds, ~1%/yr for older homes

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Typical 2–4% of price

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$7,500

Pueblo avg ~3% historically

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Agent commissions + closing costs if you sell. Typically 5–6% of sale price.

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PMI of $94/mo included automatically (0.5%/yr on loan until balance drops below 80% of purchase price).

Renting

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$500Pueblo market avg ~$1,400/mo$8,000

National avg ~3%/yr

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Colorado avg ~$174/yr

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Investment return: If you rent instead of buying, you keep $32,500 in cash (down payment + closing costs). This models what that money earns if invested — it reduces the net cost of renting. Higher return = renting gets cheaper.

0%S&P 500 avg ~7–10%15%

Renting cost breakdown

Starting monthly rent$1,400/mo
Rent after 7 years$1,672/mo
Renter's insurance/yr$174
Investment gains on down payment (7 yr)-$19,688

Buying monthly breakdown

Principal & Interest$1,497/mo
Property tax$138/mo
Home insurance$150/mo
PMI (auto, until 80% LTV)$94/mo
Total upfront$32,500

Net Cost of Buying

$122,291

Over 7 years — after accounting for equity gained (minus selling costs)

Net Cost of Renting

WINNER

$110,259

Over 7 years — buying cost includes opportunity cost of upfront cash

🏢 Renting saves you $12,032 over 7 years

Opportunity cost and lower monthly payments make renting the better deal at this timeframe.

Breakeven Point

Year 10

First year buying becomes cheaper than renting (cumulative)

PMI Status

$94/mo

PMI auto-included until balance drops below 80% LTV

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Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Results are estimates based on inputs provided and assume constant conditions over time. Actual costs, home values, interest rates, tax assessments, and investment returns will vary. Pueblo County property tax defaults are based on publicly reported effective rates and may not reflect your specific property or tax district. Consult a licensed mortgage professional, financial advisor, and/or tax professional for personalized guidance before making any real estate or financial decision.