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Love or Rent?

You’re facing a lease renewal and wondering: Am I staying for him, or for the rent? This tool gives you a clear financial readiness score and a relationship health score—then combines them into a practical verdict. Everything stays in your browser. Nothing is saved to a server.

Saved Scenarios

Scenario A

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Scenario B

Run the calculator first.
Step 1 — The Money
Enter your monthly housing numbers. Be honest—this stays private.
What you pay each month
Electricity, water, internet, etc.
What percentage you cover
After taxes
Truck, deposit, boxes, new furniture
Upfront cash needed to leave
0 if month-to-month
Cost to end lease early
Step 2 — The Relationship
Rate each area from 1 (poor) to 10 (great). There are no wrong answers.
0 if dating casually
5/10
How happy are you day-to-day?
5/10
1 = rarely, 10 = constantly
5/10
Do you want the same things in 5 years?
5/10
Do they have your back when it matters?
5/10
Can you believe what they say?
5/10
Is loneliness keeping you here?
Step 3 — What Matters Most to You
Adjust how much each side should influence your final verdict.
50% Can you afford to leave?
50% Is the relationship worth staying for?
Tip: If money is your biggest stress right now, slide financial readiness higher. If the relationship is toxic, slide relationship health higher.

Your Verdict

A private read on your stay-or-go decision

Calculating…

Financial Readiness

Can you afford to leave?—
0/100

Relationship Health

Is it worth staying for?—
0/100

1-Year Cost Picture

ScenarioEst. Cost
Stay put (rent + your utilities)$0
Leave (moving + deposit + break fee)$0
Difference$0

Next Steps

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      This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide legal, financial, or relationship advice. Results are based entirely on the information you enter and are stored only in your browser—AmeriCurious never sees your data. If you are in an unsafe relationship, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.

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