Commercial Lease Comparison Tool
Enter two lease proposals to compare total occupancy cost, effective rent, and 5-year expense - side-by-side.
Use this tool when evaluating competing lease proposals or comparing renewal vs. relocation options. Enter the key financial terms for each lease and get an instant side-by-side cost breakdown.
Compare Lease Proposals
InteractiveLease A
Lease B
Side-by-Side Comparison
Square Footage
Lease A
2,500 sq ft
Lease B
2,500 sq ft
Base Rent (Year 1)
Lease A
$55,000/yr
Lease B
$60,000/yr
All-In Year 1 Cost
Lease A
$75,000
Lease B
$77,500
5-Year Total (face rent)
Lease A
$392,002
Lease B
$402,880
Less: Concessions (TI + free rent)
Lease A
$50,000
Lease B
$37,917
Effective 5-Year Cost
Lease A
$342,002Better
Lease B
$364,963
Effective Annual Rent
Lease A
$68,400
Lease B
$72,993
Effective Rent / Sq FtKey metric
Lease A
$27.36/sq ft/yrBetter
Lease B
$29.20/sq ft/yr
| Metric | Lease A | Lease B |
|---|---|---|
| Square Footage | 2,500 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft |
| Base Rent (Year 1) | $55,000/yr | $60,000/yr |
| All-In Year 1 Cost | $75,000 | $77,500 |
| 5-Year Total (face rent) | $392,002 | $402,880 |
| Less: Concessions (TI + free rent) | $50,000 | $37,917 |
| Effective 5-Year Cost | $342,002Better | $364,963 |
| Effective Annual Rent | $68,400 | $72,993 |
| Effective Rent / Sq FtKey metric | $27.36/sq ft/yrBetter | $29.20/sq ft/yr |
With 5-year term, Lease A has a lower effective rent of $27.36/sq ft/year - $22,961 less in effective total cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What factors should I compare when evaluating two lease proposals?
Focus on total occupancy cost, not just base rent. Key factors: effective rent after concessions (TI allowance + free rent), NNN/operating expense pass-throughs, annual escalation rate, lease term, and option provisions. A lease with lower base rent but higher NNN charges or fewer concessions may cost more over the full term.
What is the best way to compare a gross lease vs NNN lease?
Convert both to effective rent per square foot per year, inclusive of all occupancy costs. For a gross lease, the base rent includes operating expenses - enter NNN charges as $0. For a NNN lease, add base rent plus all pass-throughs. The 5-year total cost comparison in this tool accounts for escalations and concessions.
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