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Total Cost of Ownership Calculator

Compare two restroom product options over 5 years — first cost, installation, maintenance, consumables, and replacement. Get a defensible ROI comparison.

How to use this calculator

Enter details for Option A (your baseline or standard spec) and Option B (your proposed upgrade). Fill in first cost, annual consumables, maintenance, and expected lifespan. Click Calculate to see 5-year total cost comparison.

Quick presets — load a common comparison:

Project Details

e.g. 4 toilets, 2 soap dispensers
Maintenance labor cost
Option A — Baseline
Paper, soap refills, cartridges, etc.
Restocking, repairs, cleaning
When replacement is needed
Option B — Proposed
Electricity, minimal supplies

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership Comparison

Option A
Option B

Cost breakdown over analysis period

First cost (material + install)
Consumables total
Maintenance labor
Replacement cost (prorated)
Total

💡 Tip: Try the Water Savings Calculator to add water cost savings to your TCO analysis for low-flow fixture upgrades.

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This calculator provides rough-order-of-magnitude cost comparisons for planning purposes only. Actual costs vary significantly by region, project, product selection, and labor market. All figures should be validated against actual quotes. RestroomHub is not responsible for decisions made based on this tool.