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PlotYourHome vs NZ PAYE Calculator 2026/27

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PlotYourHome compared with NZ PAYE Calculator 2026/27
DetailPlotYourHome logo PlotYourHomeNZ PAYE Calculator 2026/27 logo NZ PAYE Calculator 2026/27
What it doesKnow exactly what home you can afford Free NZ PAYE calculator for take-home pay, tax, ACC levy, KiwiSaver and student loan deductions
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Key features
  • Debt-to-income ratio front and center
  • Three affordability zones: green, amber, and red
  • Buy, buy versus rent, and rent scenarios
  • Real loan programs: Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA
  • Live simulations with interactive charts
  • State property-tax rates by county
  • Export charts as PNG
  • Pin and compare scenarios side-by-side
  • No sign-up or account required
  • All calculations run in browser with no data sent
  • Progressive tax bracket calculation (10.5% to 39%)
  • ACC earner's levy deduction at 1.75%
  • KiwiSaver contribution rates from 3.5% to 10%
  • Student loan repayment calculations above $24,128 threshold
  • Independent Earner Tax Credit for eligible incomes
  • Multiple pay frequency options (annual, monthly, fortnightly, weekly)
  • Detailed tax breakdown showing marginal and effective tax rates
  • No signup required
What makes it different
  • Debt-to-income ratio as the core framework
  • One tool for all three decisions: buy, buy-vs-rent, or rent
  • Browser-based with complete privacy and no account needed
  • Full PITI and real loan program rules built in
  • See the full affordability range, not just one pre-approval number
  • Uses only official Inland Revenue rates and thresholds, updated regularly
  • Completely free with no account or data collection required
  • Instant calculations for all common salary situations
  • Comprehensive deductions in one place (tax, ACC, KiwiSaver, student loans)
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Referring domains (Majestic)016

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