Finance & Money
Net Worth Calculator
Calculate total net worth from assets minus liabilities.
Net worth is the single most important financial health metric. It is the sum of everything you own minus everything you owe. Tracking it annually reveals whether you are building wealth or treading water.
Net Worth
$357,000
- total Assets
- $695,000
- total Liabilities
- $338,000
- debt To Asset
- 48.6%
Formula and method
Net Worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
Simple balance sheet approach. Assets include real estate (market value), liquid savings, and investment portfolios. Liabilities include all debt balances outstanding.
Worked examples
First-time homeowner
- Home Value ($):
- 450000
- Investments & RRSP ($):
- 40000
- Cash & TFSA ($):
- 15000
- Vehicles ($):
- 18000
- Mortgage Balance ($):
- 370000
- Car Loans & Other Debt ($):
- 8000
- Credit Card Balance ($):
- 2500
Net Worth: $142,500
Near-retirement couple
- Home Value ($):
- 900000
- Investments & RRSP ($):
- 600000
- Cash & TFSA ($):
- 80000
- Vehicles ($):
- 30000
- Mortgage Balance ($):
- 120000
- Car Loans & Other Debt ($):
- 0
- Credit Card Balance ($):
- 0
Net Worth: $1,490,000
Assumptions and limits
- Market value for all assets
- All balances are current as of today
This tool provides an educational estimate. Rules, rates and personal circumstances can change the answer. Review the assumptions before relying on a result. Report a correction.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using purchase price instead of current market value for home and vehicles.
- Forgetting small debts like unpaid bills or personal loans to family.
- Counting pension/CPP as a liquid asset — these are income streams, not net worth components in the traditional sense.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good net worth at 40?
A common rule of thumb is to have a net worth of roughly 2-3x your annual income by age 40. The Canadian average net worth for the 35-44 age group is around $450,000-$600,000, heavily influenced by home equity.
Should I include my car as an asset?
Yes, but cautiously. Vehicles depreciate rapidly. Use the current trade-in or private sale value, not what you paid for it.
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