First Home Projection
What a first home might cost when an Alpha or Beta child is ready to buy.
A $280,000 home growing at 3.5% costs about $685,000 by 2052 when a child born in 2018 turns 34, needing a $102,700 deposit — or about $329 a month saved from birth.
First Home Projection
Frequently asked
Is the First Home Projection free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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