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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Based on your income, debts, and down payment — we'll show you your realistic Calgary home buying budget.

Calgary Affordability in 2025 — With the average detached home in Calgary around $800,000 and condos starting near $350,000, understanding your real buying power before you start searching is essential. This calculator uses the same GDS/TDS ratios Canadian lenders apply — so your result reflects what you can actually borrow, not just what you'd like to spend. Alberta's means more of your money goes toward your home. For a precise pre-approval, connect with our trusted Calgary mortgage broker.
Car loans, student loans, credit card minimums
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Enter your income and details to see your affordability estimate

CMHC Mortgage Insurance

Required when your down payment is less than 20%. Calculate your exact premium and see how it affects your mortgage.

What is CMHC Insurance? — CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) mortgage default insurance is mandatory when your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price. It protects the lender — not you — in case of default. The premium ranges from 2.80% to 4.00% of your mortgage amount and is added to your mortgage balance. Alberta charges no provincial premium tax on CMHC insurance, unlike some other provinces. Putting 20% or more down eliminates this cost entirely.
Enter purchase price and down payment to see percentage
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Enter your purchase details to calculate your CMHC premium

Calgary Closing Costs

Alberta has . See exactly what to budget for your Calgary purchase or sale.

Closing Costs in Calgary — Alberta has — meaning more of your money goes toward your home. Your main buyer closing costs are legal fees (budget ~$3,000 on the high side), title insurance (~$350), and a home inspection (~$400–$600). Condo purchases also require document review. Sellers should budget for commission, legal fees, and mortgage discharge. Toggle between buyer and seller below.
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Enter your details to estimate closing costs

Seller Net Proceeds

What will you actually walk away with? Calculate your real take-home after commission, legal fees, and mortgage payout.

Know Your Number Before You List — Most Calgary sellers are surprised by the difference between their sale price and what they actually receive. Commission, legal fees, mortgage payout, and any pre-sale costs all reduce your proceeds. CalgaryListings Group sellers average $17,095 more per sale than the Calgary average — which means more money in your pocket even after commission. Use this calculator to understand your real number, then book a free seller consultation for a precise net sheet.
Check with your lender — may be $0 if open
Staging, paint, repairs — leave blank if none
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Enter your sale details to see estimated net proceeds

Rent vs. Buy in Calgary

Compare the true 5-year cost of renting versus owning — including equity built, appreciation, and opportunity cost.

Is it Cheaper to Rent or Buy in Calgary? — Calgary has consistently been one of Canada's better cities for buyers relative to renters. Average rents for a 3-bedroom home now exceed $2,500/month in many west Calgary communities — while mortgage payments on a comparable home can be similar or lower, with the key difference that your payments build equity. Calgary's 10-year average home appreciation is approximately 4–5% annually. This calculator compares the true 5-year cost of each path, including equity built and estimated appreciation on your Calgary home for sale.
Calgary 10-yr avg ~4–5%
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Enter your details to compare renting vs. buying over 5 years

What's Your Calgary Home Worth?

Answer a few quick questions and we'll prepare a free, no-obligation market analysis based on real Calgary MLS® data — not an automated estimate.

Why Not Just Use an Online Estimate? — Automated home valuation tools like Zestimate use broad data and frequently miss Calgary-specific factors — walkout lots, ravine backing, school catchment premiums, and community-level demand. A real comparative market analysis from an experienced Calgary REALTOR® uses live MLS® data, recent comparable sales, and local knowledge that no algorithm can replicate. CalgaryListings Group has been valuing Calgary homes accurately since 1997. This takes 2 minutes — and the CMA is completely free with no obligation to list.
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Detached Home
Single family, standalone
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Semi-Detached
Duplex or half-duplex
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Townhome
Attached row home
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Condo / Apartment
In a building
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Ready to List
Within the next 1–3 months
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Planning Ahead
3–6 months from now
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Just Curious
Exploring my options
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Investment Review
Checking current value
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