Housing Decision Tool

Lease Decision Guide

Rank apartment offers by true monthly cost, move-in cash, commute drag, and flexibility risk instead of trusting sticker rent alone.

Loaded with a starter comparison set.

Assumptions

Keep the model simple and explicit.

Commute value ($/hour) Round trips per week Flexibility risk weight ($/month)

Enter realistic cash and commute details for each option.

Offer	Rent	Months	Move-in Cash	Monthly Extras	Concession Credit	Round-trip Commute (min)	Risk Flags

The score combines hard cost with explicit flexibility penalties.