How much does a storage unit cost per year?

A 5x5 unit averages $50–80/month ($600–$960/year). A 10x10 costs $100–$200/month ($1,200–2,400/year). Over 3 years, a medium unit costs $3,600–7,200 — often more than the items stored are worth.

Should I sell my stuff instead of renting storage?

If stored items are worth under $2,000 and you will pay $100/month in storage for 2+ years ($2,400+), selling everything and replacing what you need later is almost always the better financial decision.

Storage Unit Cost vs Decluttering Value Calculator

Calculate the cumulative cost of renting a storage unit and compare it to the value of selling or donating the stored items instead. See the break-even point and opportunity cost.

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Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate the cumulative cost of renting a storage unit and compare it to the value of selling or donating the stored items instead. See the break-even point and opportunity cost. Use the storage unit vs declutter result to inform your calculation.

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