Tool 02 · Stay versus move

Would staying or moving cost less?

Compare rent, operating costs, moving costs, downtime, overlap, incentives, and a safety cushion. This is a quick first look, not a final recommendation.

Building sizeSF

Approximate occupied square feet in both paths.

Years to compareyears

Use the same number of years for both options.

Annual cost to stay$/SF

Base rent plus operating expenses per square foot.

Annual cost after moving$/SF

Base rent plus operating expenses per square foot.

Annual labor-cost change$/year

Moving cost minus staying cost. Enter savings as a negative number.

Other annual cost change$/year

Utilities, taxes, freight, and other costs. Enter savings as a negative number.

Moving and setup cost$

Equipment moves, building setup, and other one-time moving costs.

Downtime and overlap cost$

Lost time, duplicate rent, and running both locations at once.

Incentives and landlord credits$

Enter money that reduces moving costs as a positive number.

Safety cushion%

Adds room for moving costs that may be missed or understated.

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Quick cost comparison

Enter the costs for staying and moving.

The result shows which option costs less based on your inputs. It does not tell you whether the move will work.

Planning estimate only. The tool holds yearly costs flat and does not adjust for the time value of money. It leaves out rent increases, financing, taxes, legal terms, incentive timing, building condition, labor availability, and whether the move can be completed. It is not a recommendation, appraisal, forecast, or substitute for professional review.

Use this as a first look

The cheaper option still has to work.

Before deciding, check the lease, available buildings, labor, utilities, site limits, move plan, and timing.

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