Net Worth Calculator

Add up assets and liabilities to see your total net worth and how it breaks down by category.

Total assets

$513,000

Sum of all asset categories below.

Total liabilities

$320,000

Sum of all outstanding debts.

Net worth

$193,000

Assets minus liabilities.

Balance sheet

Assets: $513,000

Liabilities: $320,000

Assets

Liabilities

Asset breakdown

Cash & savings$15,000
Investments$45,000
Retirement accounts$80,000
Real estate$350,000
Vehicles$18,000
Other assets$5,000

Liability breakdown

Mortgage$280,000
Auto loans$12,000
Student loans$25,000
Credit cards$3,000
Other debts$0

How it works

Net worth is the single most useful number in personal finance because it captures everything in one metric: what you own minus what you owe. Unlike income or savings rate, net worth reflects the cumulative result of every financial decision. Tracking it over time reveals whether you are building wealth or eroding it, regardless of how much you earn.

This calculator organizes assets and liabilities into common categories so the input process is structured and complete. Assets include cash, investments, retirement accounts, real estate, vehicles, and other property. Liabilities include mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit card balances, and other debts. The visual breakdown helps users see which categories dominate their balance sheet. For most people, real estate is the largest asset and a mortgage is the largest liability, which means the net contribution of homeownership is often smaller than the headline property value suggests.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as an asset?

Cash, investments, retirement accounts, real estate, vehicles, and other property with market value. Use realistic resale values, not purchase prices.

What counts as a liability?

Mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit card balances, personal loans, and any other outstanding debt obligations.

Is negative net worth bad?

It is common early in life, especially with student loans or a new mortgage. What matters is the direction. Consistent improvement over time is the goal.

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