{"product_id":"price-per-sqft","title":"Price Per Square Foot Calculator","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ppsf-calculator {\n  --ink: #0f172a;\n  --muted: #475569;\n  --border: #e2e8f0;\n  --surface: #ffffff;\n  --tint: #f8fafc;\n  --primary: #1d4ed8;\n  --accent: #c2410c;\n  --accent-hover: #9a3412;\n  --chart-1: #1e40af;\n  --chart-2: #0d9488;\n  --chart-3: #7c3aed;\n  --chart-4: #be185d;\n  --chart-5: #334155;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 16px;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  background: var(--surface);\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n  container-type: inline-size;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator,\n.ppsf-calculator *,\n.ppsf-calculator *::before,\n.ppsf-calculator *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator * {\n  min-width: 0;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator h2,\n.ppsf-calculator h3,\n.ppsf-calculator p {\n  margin-top: 0;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator h2 {\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  font-size: 24px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator h3 {\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n  font-weight: 650;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator a {\n  color: var(--primary);\n  text-underline-offset: 2px;\n}\n.ppsf-calculator a:hover {\n  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;\n}\n.ppsf-header {\n  padding: 24px;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--tint) 100%);\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.06);\n}\n.ppsf-subtitle {\n  max-width: 760px;\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n  color: var(--muted);\n}\n.ppsf-pills {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 8px;\n}\n.ppsf-pill {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 6px;\n  min-height: 32px;\n  padding: 6px 10px;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 999px;\n  background: var(--surface);\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n}\n.ppsf-pill strong {\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n.ppsf-toolbar {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 8px;\n  margin: 16px 0;\n}\n.ppsf-button {\n  min-height: 44px;\n  padding: 10px 16px;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: var(--surface);\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font: inherit;\n  font-weight: 650;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.06);\n}\n.ppsf-button:hover {\n  border-color: #94a3b8;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15,23,42,.10);\n}\n.ppsf-button:focus-visible,\n.ppsf-calculator input:focus-visible,\n.ppsf-calculator select:focus-visible,\n.ppsf-calculator summary:focus-visible {\n  outline: 3px solid rgba(29,78,216,.35);\n  outline-offset: 2px;\n}\n.ppsf-download {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 10px;\n  padding: 12px 18px;\n  border-color: var(--accent);\n  background: var(--accent);\n  color: #ffffff;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.ppsf-download:hover,\n.ppsf-download:active {\n  border-color: var(--accent-hover);\n  background: var(--accent-hover);\n  color: #ffffff;\n}\n.ppsf-download-icon {\n  width: 18px;\n  height: 18px;\n  flex: 0 0 18px;\n}\n.ppsf-workspace {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\n  gap: 16px;\n  align-items: start;\n}\n.ppsf-panel,\n.ppsf-section {\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: var(--surface);\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.06);\n}\n.ppsf-panel {\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n.ppsf-panel-heading {\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n.ppsf-panel-heading p {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n}\n.ppsf-global-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));\n  gap: 16px;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.ppsf-field,\n.ppsf-control-group {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  gap: 6px;\n}\n.ppsf-label,\n.ppsf-legend-title {\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n.ppsf-helper,\n.ppsf-error {\n  min-height: 20px;\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  line-height: 1.45;\n  font-weight: 500;\n}\n.ppsf-helper {\n  color: var(--muted);\n}\n.ppsf-error {\n  color: #b91c1c;\n}\n.ppsf-input,\n.ppsf-select {\n  width: 100%;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  padding: 9px 11px;\n  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font: inherit;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n}\n.ppsf-input[readonly] {\n  border-color: #bfdbfe;\n  background: #eff6ff;\n  color: #1e3a8a;\n  font-weight: 650;\n}\n.ppsf-checkboxes {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 8px 16px;\n  padding: 10px 12px;\n  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n.ppsf-check-label {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 8px;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n.ppsf-check-label input {\n  width: 18px;\n  height: 18px;\n  margin: 0;\n  accent-color: var(--primary);\n}\n.ppsf-properties {\n  display: grid;\n  gap: 16px;\n}\n.ppsf-property-card {\n  padding: 16px;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: var(--tint);\n}\n.ppsf-property-card[hidden] {\n  display: none;\n}\n.ppsf-property-top {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\n  gap: 12px;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n}\n.ppsf-property-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));\n  gap: 12px;\n  align-items: start;\n}\n.ppsf-inline-fields {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 92px;\n  gap: 8px;\n}\n.ppsf-property-status {\n  margin: 12px 0 0;\n  padding: 10px 12px;\n  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);\n  background: #eff6ff;\n  color: #1e3a8a;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n}\n.ppsf-results {\n  display: grid;\n  gap: 16px;\n}\n.ppsf-primary-result {\n  padding: 20px;\n  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: #eff6ff;\n}\n.ppsf-primary-kicker {\n  margin-bottom: 4px;\n  color: #1e40af;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 650;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: .05em;\n}\n.ppsf-primary-value {\n  margin-bottom: 4px;\n  color: #172554;\n  font-size: 30px;\n  line-height: 1.15;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n  overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n}\n.ppsf-primary-detail {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  color: #1e3a8a;\n}\n.ppsf-result-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(145px, 1fr));\n  gap: 12px;\n}\n.ppsf-result-card {\n  padding: 14px;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: var(--surface);\n}\n.ppsf-result-label {\n  margin-bottom: 6px;\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n.ppsf-result-value {\n  margin-bottom: 2px;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font-size: 20px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n  overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n}\n.ppsf-result-note {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n}\n.ppsf-section {\n  margin-top: 16px;\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n.ppsf-section-intro {\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n  color: var(--muted);\n}\n.ppsf-chart-flow {\n  display: grid;\n  gap: 16px;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-safe-stack .ppsf-chart-flow {\n  gap: 24px;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-visual {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 760px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-svg {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  min-height: 300px;\n  overflow: visible;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-gridline {\n  stroke: #cbd5e1;\n  stroke-width: 1;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-axis-text,\n.ppsf-chart-value-text,\n.ppsf-chart-name-text {\n  fill: #334155;\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 13px;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-value-text {\n  fill: var(--ink);\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-bar {\n  rx: 2;\n  ry: 2;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-dot {\n  stroke: #ffffff;\n  stroke-width: 2;\n}\n.ppsf-legend {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, max-content));\n  justify-content: center;\n  gap: 8px 20px;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.ppsf-legend-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 12px minmax(72px, auto) max-content;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 8px;\n  width: max-content;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  padding: 6px 0;\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n}\n.ppsf-legend-swatch {\n  width: 12px;\n  height: 12px;\n  border-radius: 3px;\n}\n.ppsf-legend-name {\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font-weight: 650;\n  overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n}\n.ppsf-legend-value,\n.ppsf-legend-delta {\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.ppsf-legend-delta {\n  grid-column: 2 \/ -1;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-caption,\n.ppsf-table-note {\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 10px 12px;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: var(--tint);\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n}\n.ppsf-chart-empty {\n  max-width: 560px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border: 1px dashed #94a3b8;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: var(--tint);\n  color: var(--muted);\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n.ppsf-table-wrap {\n  width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: auto;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n}\n.ppsf-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  min-width: 820px;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\n}\n.ppsf-table th,\n.ppsf-table td {\n  padding: 11px 12px;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\n  text-align: right;\n  vertical-align: middle;\n}\n.ppsf-table th:first-child,\n.ppsf-table td:first-child {\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.ppsf-table th {\n  background: #172554;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.ppsf-table td {\n  color: var(--ink);\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n.ppsf-table tbody tr:hover {\n  background: var(--tint);\n}\n.ppsf-table tbody tr:last-child td {\n  border-bottom: 0;\n}\n.ppsf-table-best td {\n  background: #ecfdf5;\n  color: #14532d;\n  font-weight: 650;\n}\n.ppsf-safe-table-stack .ppsf-table-note {\n  margin-top: 24px;\n}\n.ppsf-table-note {\n  margin-top: 16px;\n}\n.ppsf-education {\n  max-width: 900px;\n}\n.ppsf-education h3 {\n  margin-top: 28px;\n}\n.ppsf-education p,\n.ppsf-education li {\n  color: #334155;\n}\n.ppsf-education ul {\n  margin: 0 0 16px;\n  padding-left: 22px;\n}\n.ppsf-education code {\n  padding: 2px 5px;\n  border-radius: 4px;\n  background: #f1f5f9;\n  color: #172554;\n  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;\n  font-size: 13px;\n}\n.ppsf-sr-only {\n  position: absolute;\n  width: 1px;\n  height: 1px;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin: -1px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);\n  white-space: nowrap;\n  border: 0;\n}\n@container (min-width: 640px) {\n  .ppsf-property-top {\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 1fr) minmax(220px, 1fr);\n  }\n}\n@container (min-width: 900px) {\n  .ppsf-workspace {\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(340px, .92fr);\n  }\n  .ppsf-results-panel {\n    position: relative;\n  }\n}\n@container (max-width: 639px) {\n  .ppsf-calculator {\n    padding: 8px;\n  }\n  .ppsf-header,\n  .ppsf-panel,\n  .ppsf-section {\n    padding: 16px;\n  }\n  .ppsf-toolbar {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\n  }\n  .ppsf-button {\n    width: 100%;\n    justify-content: center;\n  }\n  .ppsf-inline-fields {\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 86px;\n  }\n  .ppsf-legend {\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\n    justify-items: start;\n  }\n  .ppsf-legend-row {\n    grid-template-columns: 12px minmax(64px, auto) max-content;\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n  .ppsf-chart-flow {\n    gap: 12px;\n  }\n  .ppsf-chart-safe-stack .ppsf-chart-flow {\n    gap: 16px;\n  }\n  .ppsf-chart-svg {\n    min-height: 270px;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-calculator\" data-calculator-root\u003e\n  \u003cheader class=\"ppsf-header\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePrice per Square Foot Calculator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ppsf-subtitle\"\u003eCompare purchase prices or monthly rents on a consistent area basis, solve for any missing value, and export the current analysis to Excel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-pills\" aria-label=\"Live calculation summary\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-pill\"\u003eProperties \u003cstrong class=\"ppsf-pill-count\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-pill\"\u003eLowest \u003cstrong class=\"ppsf-pill-lowest\"\u003e$166.67\/sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-pill\"\u003eSpread \u003cstrong class=\"ppsf-pill-spread\"\u003e$91.67\/sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-pill\"\u003eMedian \u003cstrong class=\"ppsf-pill-median\"\u003e$207.14\/sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-toolbar\" aria-label=\"Calculator actions\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"ppsf-button ppsf-download\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg class=\"ppsf-download-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\n        \u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M11 3h2v10.17l3.59-3.58L18 11l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41L11 13.17V3Zm-6 16h14v2H5v-2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n      \u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eDownload Excel\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"ppsf-button ppsf-reset\" type=\"button\"\u003eReset\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-workspace\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"ppsf-panel ppsf-inputs-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"ppsf-inputs-heading\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-panel-heading\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"ppsf-inputs-heading\"\u003eProperty inputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChoose what to solve for in each property. The other two values remain editable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-global-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n          \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-mode\"\u003eComparison type\u003c\/label\u003e\n          \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-mode\" id=\"ppsf-mode\"\u003e\n            \u003coption value=\"purchase\"\u003ePurchase price\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption value=\"rent\"\u003eMonthly rent\u003c\/option\u003e\n          \u003c\/select\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eChanges labels and interpretation; the math is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cfieldset class=\"ppsf-control-group\"\u003e\n          \u003clegend class=\"ppsf-legend-title\"\u003eProperties to compare\u003c\/legend\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-checkboxes\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-check-label\" for=\"ppsf-use-2\"\u003e\u003cinput class=\"ppsf-use-property\" id=\"ppsf-use-2\" type=\"checkbox\" data-property-toggle=\"2\" checked\u003e Property 2\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-check-label\" for=\"ppsf-use-3\"\u003e\u003cinput class=\"ppsf-use-property\" id=\"ppsf-use-3\" type=\"checkbox\" data-property-toggle=\"3\" checked\u003e Property 3\u003c\/label\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eProperty 1 is always included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/fieldset\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-properties\"\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"ppsf-property-card\" data-property-card=\"1\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-property-top\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-name-1\"\u003eProperty name\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-name\" id=\"ppsf-name-1\" type=\"text\" value=\"Property 1\" placeholder=\"Property 1\" data-property=\"1\" data-field=\"name\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eUsed in the results, chart, table, and workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-solve-1\"\u003eSolve for\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-solve\" id=\"ppsf-solve-1\" data-property=\"1\" data-field=\"solve\"\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"unitRate\"\u003ePrice per area\u003c\/option\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"price\"\u003eTotal price or rent\u003c\/option\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"area\"\u003eArea\u003c\/option\u003e\n              \u003c\/select\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eThe selected result is calculated from the other two fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-property-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label ppsf-price-label\" for=\"ppsf-price-1\"\u003ePurchase price\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-price\" id=\"ppsf-price-1\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$290,000.00\" data-property=\"1\" data-field=\"price\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eEnter the asking price or monthly rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-label\"\u003eFloor area\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-inline-fields\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-mini-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-sub-label\" for=\"ppsf-area-1\"\u003eValue\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-area\" id=\"ppsf-area-1\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"1,400\" data-property=\"1\" data-field=\"area\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-mini-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-sub-label\" for=\"ppsf-unit-1\"\u003eUnit\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-unit\" id=\"ppsf-unit-1\" data-property=\"1\" data-field=\"unit\"\u003e\n                    \u003coption value=\"sqft\"\u003esq ft\u003c\/option\u003e\n                    \u003coption value=\"sqm\"\u003em²\u003c\/option\u003e\n                  \u003c\/select\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eUse consistent measured living area, not lot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label ppsf-rate-label\" for=\"ppsf-rate-1\"\u003ePrice per sq ft\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-rate\" id=\"ppsf-rate-1\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$207.14\" data-property=\"1\" data-field=\"unitRate\" readonly aria-readonly=\"true\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eCalculated in the selected area unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-property-status\" data-property-status=\"1\"\u003e$207.14 per sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-error\" data-property-error=\"1\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n        \u003carticle class=\"ppsf-property-card\" data-property-card=\"2\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-property-top\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-name-2\"\u003eProperty name\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-name\" id=\"ppsf-name-2\" type=\"text\" value=\"Property 2\" placeholder=\"Property 2\" data-property=\"2\" data-field=\"name\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eUsed in the results, chart, table, and workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-solve-2\"\u003eSolve for\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-solve\" id=\"ppsf-solve-2\" data-property=\"2\" data-field=\"solve\"\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"unitRate\"\u003ePrice per area\u003c\/option\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"price\"\u003eTotal price or rent\u003c\/option\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"area\"\u003eArea\u003c\/option\u003e\n              \u003c\/select\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eThe selected result is calculated from the other two fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-property-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label ppsf-price-label\" for=\"ppsf-price-2\"\u003ePurchase price\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-price\" id=\"ppsf-price-2\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$310,000.00\" data-property=\"2\" data-field=\"price\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eEnter the asking price or monthly rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-label\"\u003eFloor area\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-inline-fields\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-mini-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-sub-label\" for=\"ppsf-area-2\"\u003eValue\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-area\" id=\"ppsf-area-2\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"1,200\" data-property=\"2\" data-field=\"area\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-mini-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-sub-label\" for=\"ppsf-unit-2\"\u003eUnit\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-unit\" id=\"ppsf-unit-2\" data-property=\"2\" data-field=\"unit\"\u003e\n                    \u003coption value=\"sqft\"\u003esq ft\u003c\/option\u003e\n                    \u003coption value=\"sqm\"\u003em²\u003c\/option\u003e\n                  \u003c\/select\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eUse consistent measured living area, not lot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label ppsf-rate-label\" for=\"ppsf-rate-2\"\u003ePrice per sq ft\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-rate\" id=\"ppsf-rate-2\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$258.33\" data-property=\"2\" data-field=\"unitRate\" readonly aria-readonly=\"true\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eCalculated in the selected area unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-property-status\" data-property-status=\"2\"\u003e$258.33 per sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-error\" data-property-error=\"2\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n        \u003carticle class=\"ppsf-property-card\" data-property-card=\"3\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-property-top\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-name-3\"\u003eProperty name\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-name\" id=\"ppsf-name-3\" type=\"text\" value=\"Property 3\" placeholder=\"Property 3\" data-property=\"3\" data-field=\"name\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eUsed in the results, chart, table, and workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label\" for=\"ppsf-solve-3\"\u003eSolve for\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-solve\" id=\"ppsf-solve-3\" data-property=\"3\" data-field=\"solve\"\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"unitRate\"\u003ePrice per area\u003c\/option\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"price\"\u003eTotal price or rent\u003c\/option\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"area\"\u003eArea\u003c\/option\u003e\n              \u003c\/select\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eThe selected result is calculated from the other two fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-property-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label ppsf-price-label\" for=\"ppsf-price-3\"\u003ePurchase price\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-price\" id=\"ppsf-price-3\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$400,000.00\" data-property=\"3\" data-field=\"price\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eEnter the asking price or monthly rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"ppsf-label\"\u003eFloor area\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-inline-fields\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-mini-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-sub-label\" for=\"ppsf-area-3\"\u003eValue\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-area\" id=\"ppsf-area-3\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"2,400\" data-property=\"3\" data-field=\"area\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-mini-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-sub-label\" for=\"ppsf-unit-3\"\u003eUnit\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cselect class=\"ppsf-select ppsf-unit\" id=\"ppsf-unit-3\" data-property=\"3\" data-field=\"unit\"\u003e\n                    \u003coption value=\"sqft\"\u003esq ft\u003c\/option\u003e\n                    \u003coption value=\"sqm\"\u003em²\u003c\/option\u003e\n                  \u003c\/select\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eUse consistent measured living area, not lot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"ppsf-label ppsf-rate-label\" for=\"ppsf-rate-3\"\u003ePrice per sq ft\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"ppsf-input ppsf-rate\" id=\"ppsf-rate-3\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$166.67\" data-property=\"3\" data-field=\"unitRate\" readonly aria-readonly=\"true\"\u003e\n              \u003cp class=\"ppsf-helper\"\u003eCalculated in the selected area unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-property-status\" data-property-status=\"3\"\u003e$166.67 per sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-error\" data-property-error=\"3\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"ppsf-panel ppsf-results-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"ppsf-results-heading\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-panel-heading\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"ppsf-results-heading\"\u003eLive results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAll properties are normalized to square feet for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-results\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-primary-result\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-primary-kicker\"\u003eBest value by area\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-primary-value\"\u003eProperty 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"ppsf-primary-detail\"\u003e$166.67 per sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-result-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-result-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-label\"\u003eHighest rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-value ppsf-highest-value\"\u003e$258.33\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-note ppsf-highest-note\"\u003eProperty 2 per sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-result-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-label\"\u003eRate spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-value ppsf-spread-value\"\u003e$91.67\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-note\"\u003eHighest minus lowest\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-result-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-label\"\u003eWeighted average\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-value ppsf-weighted-value\"\u003e$200.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-note\"\u003eTotal price divided by total area\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-result-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-label\"\u003eBest-value discount\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-value ppsf-discount-value\"\u003e16.67%\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"ppsf-result-note\"\u003eBelow weighted average\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ppsf-section ppsf-chart-card\" aria-labelledby=\"ppsf-chart-heading\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 id=\"ppsf-chart-heading\"\u003eNormalized cost comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ppsf-section-intro\"\u003eBars compare each active property in dollars per square foot, even when an input uses square meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-chart-flow\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-chart-visual\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg class=\"ppsf-chart-svg\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"ppsf-chart-heading ppsf-chart-description\" viewbox=\"0 0 760 330\"\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-chart-empty\" hidden\u003eEnter valid price and area values to see the comparison.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-legend\" aria-label=\"Chart legend\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ppsf-chart-caption\"\u003eProperty 3 has the lowest normalized rate. Property 2 is 55.00% higher per square foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ppsf-sr-only\" id=\"ppsf-chart-description\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ppsf-section ppsf-table-card\" aria-labelledby=\"ppsf-table-heading\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 id=\"ppsf-table-heading\"\u003eProperty comparison table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ppsf-section-intro\"\u003eThe premium column measures how far each property sits above the lowest normalized rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ppsf-table-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ppsf-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTotal price \/ rent\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eEntered area\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eArea in sq ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRate in selected unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNormalized $\/sq ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePremium vs best\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody class=\"ppsf-table-body\"\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ppsf-table-note\"\u003ePrice per square foot is a screening metric, not a complete valuation. Condition, location, lot characteristics, taxes, fees, and usable layout can materially change the economic comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ppsf-section ppsf-education\" aria-labelledby=\"ppsf-education-heading\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"ppsf-education-heading\"\u003eHow to use price per square foot in a property comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePrice per square foot converts a total purchase price or monthly rent into a consistent unit cost. The basic formula is \u003ccode\u003etotal price ÷ floor area\u003c\/code\u003e. It is especially useful when two homes have different sizes: the larger home may cost more in total but less for each square foot of usable space. This calculator also normalizes square-meter entries to square feet so mixed-unit listings can be compared without manual conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat each input means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison type\u003c\/strong\u003e determines whether the analysis describes a purchase price or monthly rent. It does not change the division formula. For purchases, enter the current asking price or the price you are evaluating. For rentals, enter one month of base rent and keep treatment of utilities, parking, concessions, and mandatory fees consistent across all properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties to compare\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you include up to three alternatives. Property 1 always remains active. Turning Property 2 or Property 3 off removes it from the results, chart, comparison table, and Excel workbook. This is useful when narrowing a shortlist or checking one property in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty name\u003c\/strong\u003e is an optional label. Use a short address, unit number, neighborhood, or listing nickname. A blank name is replaced by a neutral property number in calculations and exports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolve for\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the calculator work in three directions. Choose “Price per area” when total price and floor area are known. Choose “Total price or rent” when you know area and a target market rate, which can help frame an asking price or rent. Choose “Area” when a total price and unit rate are known. The selected output becomes read-only, while the other two fields remain editable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal price or rent\u003c\/strong\u003e is the full dollar amount used in the numerator. Avoid mixing a net effective rent for one property with a face rent for another. For sale comparisons, decide whether all entries exclude closing costs and immediate renovation budgets or whether all include them. Consistency matters more than the convention chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor area\u003c\/strong\u003e is the measured living area, not the lot size. Select square feet or square meters. Changing the unit converts both the displayed area and the price-per-area field, so the underlying property economics remain unchanged. Measurement definitions can differ by market and property type. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selling-guide.fanniemae.com\/sel\/b4-1.2-05\/requirements-verification-subject-property-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFannie Mae Selling Guide\u003c\/a\u003e discusses subject-property data and measurement expectations used in many U.S. mortgage appraisals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per area\u003c\/strong\u003e is the unit cost in the selected area unit. A lower rate generally means more floor area for each dollar, but not necessarily a better property. This field can be the result or an input. When used as an input, enter the market benchmark you want the property to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow to read the results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest value by area\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the active property with the lowest normalized cost per square foot. When only one valid property is active, it is shown as the sole comparison rather than implying a competitive ranking. A zero or blank result means the required inputs are missing or not mathematically usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighest rate\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the most expensive property on a normalized area basis. \u003cstrong\u003eRate spread\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dollar difference between the highest and lowest rates. A small spread suggests the alternatives are similarly priced by size; a large spread is a prompt to investigate location, condition, amenities, renovation quality, building services, or data quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted average\u003c\/strong\u003e divides the combined price of valid active properties by their combined square footage. Larger properties therefore influence this figure more than smaller ones. The \u003cstrong\u003ebest-value discount\u003c\/strong\u003e shows how far the lowest rate sits below that weighted average. It can be negative only if inconsistent or invalid data reaches the model; the calculator prevents that state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bar chart uses normalized dollars per square foot. Its legend shows the exact rate and each property’s premium above the best rate. The comparison table adds entered units, converted square feet, and the selected-unit rate. The same model feeds the chart, table, result cards, screen-reader su\nmmary, and Excel export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eInterpreting high, low, and unusual values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA high price per square foot can reflect a superior micro-location, smaller but more efficient layout, newer construction, views, amenities, or scarcity. A low value can indicate a genuine bargain, but it can also signal deferred maintenance, undesirable space, unusual ownership restrictions, high recurring charges, or an inaccurate area figure. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/buying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehomebuying guidance\u003c\/a\u003e that can complement a unit-price screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor rentals, compare the same rent concept and time period. A concession such as one free month can be converted to net effective monthly rent, but apply the adjustment to every property. For purchases, compare similar property types and recent market context. The U.S. Census Bureau’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/housing\/hvs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHousing Vacancy Survey\u003c\/a\u003e provides national and regional housing-market context, although it does not replace local comparable-sales analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon mistakes and practical tradeoffs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUsing lot area for one property and interior living area for another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eComparing gross building area with finished or legally recognized living area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMixing square feet and square meters without converting the unit rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIgnoring mandatory monthly fees, taxes, insurance, or near-term repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAssuming the lowest unit rate automatically means the best investment or home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse price per square foot as an efficient first-pass filter. Then assess total affordability, financing, condition, operating costs, layout utility, neighborhood quality, resale liquidity, and legal or appraisal documentation. The calculator is educational and does not provide financial, legal, tax, appraisal, or investment advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49909489500403,"sku":"price-per-sqft","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/price-per-sqft.webp?v=1783935579","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/price-per-sqft","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}