Parent-Student Housing & Roommate Planning Kit
Planning worksheets for the family housing decision.
FOR PARENTS
Rent for four years — or own something when college ends?
Run the numbers with our interactive calculator and see what makes sense for your family.
Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA
Compare Your Options
THE NUMBERS, WITH YOUR ASSUMPTIONS
Compare Rent vs. Own
Use the same calculator presentation while keeping this family scenario and campus context.
Your InputsYour Results
Estimated 4-Year Cost
Enter rent and purchase price to run the comparison.
What Could Change This Answer?
⌂HOA rules and restrictions◇Property taxes and insurance⌁Maintenance and repairs♙Roommate vacancy risk↗Market appreciation$Selling costs after graduation
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