Should I rent or buy in Canada?
It depends on horizon, mobility, maintenance, and opportunity cost of your down payment. This tool compares costs, not lifestyle fit.

Compare total cost of renting versus buying over your chosen time horizon. Plus a behavioral lens on status quo bias so the math matches your mindset.
Educational estimates only. Not personalized advice. Data targets 2026 Canadian rules.
Behavioral lens: Status quo bias
Renting feels like throwing money away. Buying feels like adulthood. Both stories are status quo narratives. Break-even math forces the decision out of identity and into cash flow.
Decide from cash flow, not social pressure
PsyFi models mobility needs and real spending so rent vs buy fits your life, not a rule of thumb.
Model your housing decisionIt depends on horizon, mobility, maintenance, and opportunity cost of your down payment. This tool compares costs, not lifestyle fit.
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No. These are educational estimates using published Canadian rules for 2026. They are not tax, legal, mortgage, or immigration advice. Confirm current rates and your situation with qualified professionals before acting.
Estimates for education only. Not financial, tax, mortgage, immigration, or legal advice. Canadian rules and rates change. Verify current figures with qualified professionals before making decisions. PsyFi tools add behavioral context; they do not replace personalized planning.