Net Worth Calculator

Net worth is calculated as total assets minus total liabilities. Assets include cash, investments, property, and anything of value. Liabilities include mortgages, student loans, credit card balances, and other debts. A positive net worth means assets exceed debts; a negative net worth means the opposite. Enter your assets and liabilities below to see an estimated net worth breakdown.

Quick Answer

A person with $350,000 in total assets (savings, investments, property) and $180,000 in total liabilities (mortgage, student loans) has an estimated net worth of approximately $170,000.

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Common Examples

Input Result
$50,000 savings, $100,000 investments, $250,000 property; $200,000 mortgage, $30,000 student loans Estimated net worth: approximately $170,000
$20,000 savings, $15,000 car; $25,000 student loans, $5,000 credit cards Estimated net worth: approximately $5,000
$500,000 home, $200,000 investments, $50,000 savings; $300,000 mortgage Estimated net worth: approximately $450,000
$10,000 savings; $40,000 student loans, $8,000 credit cards Estimated net worth: approximately -$38,000

How It Works

This calculator uses the standard net worth formula:

Net Worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities

Where:

  • Assets = everything of value that a person or entity owns, including cash, savings accounts, investment portfolios, retirement accounts, real estate, vehicles, and personal property
  • Liabilities = all debts and financial obligations, including mortgages, student loans, auto loans, credit card balances, personal loans, and medical debt
  • Net Worth = the difference between total assets and total liabilities; a positive number means assets exceed debts, while a negative number means debts exceed assets

Common Asset Categories

  • Liquid assets: Cash, checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts
  • Investments: Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, retirement accounts (401k, IRA, Roth IRA)
  • Real property: Primary residence, rental properties, land
  • Personal property: Vehicles, jewelry, collectibles, business equity

Common Liability Categories

  • Secured debt: Mortgages, auto loans, home equity loans
  • Unsecured debt: Credit card balances, personal loans, medical bills
  • Education debt: Student loans (federal and private)
  • Other obligations: Tax liens, legal judgments, co-signed loans

Worked Example

A person has $50,000 in savings, $100,000 in investments, and a home valued at $250,000. Total assets = $50,000 + $100,000 + $250,000 = $400,000. They owe $200,000 on a mortgage, $25,000 in student loans, and $5,000 on credit cards. Total liabilities = $200,000 + $25,000 + $5,000 = $230,000. Estimated net worth = $400,000 - $230,000 = $170,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is net worth?
Net worth is the total value of everything a person or entity owns (assets) minus everything owed (liabilities). It provides a single-number snapshot of financial position at a point in time. A positive net worth means assets exceed debts. A negative net worth means debts exceed assets.
What assets should be included in a net worth calculation?
Include all items of financial value: cash and savings, investment accounts, retirement accounts, real estate (at current estimated market value), vehicles, business equity, and valuable personal property. Use current market values rather than purchase prices for the most accurate picture.
Is a negative net worth common?
Negative net worth is common among younger adults, particularly those with student loan debt and limited savings. Recent graduates, new homeowners, and people early in their careers often have negative net worth. Over time, as debts are paid down and assets grow, net worth typically increases.
How often should net worth be calculated?
Many financial planners suggest tracking net worth quarterly or annually to monitor progress over time. The specific frequency matters less than consistency. Tracking net worth at regular intervals reveals trends in saving, debt reduction, and investment growth.
Does this calculator store any personal data?
No. All calculations run entirely in the browser. No financial data is transmitted, stored, or collected. The values entered are processed locally on the device and are not saved between visits.