Meet the House Affordability Calculator
Estimate the maximum home price you can comfortably afford using the 28/36 rule.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Runs in your browser
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The House Affordability Calculator with sample data entered and the result showing.

What is the House Affordability Calculator?
Estimate the maximum home price you can comfortably afford using the 28/36 rule.
Fill in the fields and the page works out the result for you.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Annual Gross Income ($), Monthly Debt Payments ($), Down Payment ($), Interest Rate (%), Loan Term (Years)
Max Monthly Payment, Estimated Loan Amount, Down Payment, Front-End Ratio (28%).
Part of the Mortgage & Real Estate group of AZRS calculators.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
Used for
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Planning
Estimate the maximum home price you can comfortably afford using the 28/36 rule.
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| This calculator | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
| Where it runs | In your browser tab | On your computer |
Questions people ask
What does the House Affordability Calculator do?
Estimate the maximum home price you can comfortably afford using the 28/36 rule.
What does it assume?
Excludes property tax, insurance & HOA. Consult a lender for a precise pre-approval.
Is the result financial advice?
No. It is an estimate to help you plan. Check important decisions with a qualified professional.
Do I need an account to use the House Affordability Calculator?
No. Open the page and enter your numbers.
How do I use the House Affordability Calculator?
1. Open the House Affordability Calculator. 2. Enter the values it asks for: Annual Gross Income ($), Monthly Debt Payments ($), Down Payment ($), Interest Rate (%), Loan Term (Years). 3. Read the result: Estimated Max Home Price and the figures listed under it.
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