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Data Center Lifecycle Cost Comparison Calculator

Compare two user-defined data-center options using entered upfront cost plus annual operating cost over a selected period.

Inputs

Planning inputs

Range: 0–1,000,000,000,000 $

Enter Option A upfront capital cost in US dollars for the same project boundary used by Option B.

Range: 0–100,000,000,000 $/year

Enter Option A recurring annual operating cost in US dollars per year, in the same price basis as Option B.

Range: 0–1,000,000,000,000 $

Enter Option B upfront capital cost in US dollars using the same scope and price basis as Option A.

Range: 0–100,000,000,000 $/year

Enter Option B recurring annual operating cost in US dollars per year using the same scope and price basis as Option A.

Range: 0–100 years

Enter the comparison horizon in years. The model repeats each annual operating cost unchanged for every year.

Result

Option A minus Option B ($)
1,000,000.00
Option A lifecycle cost ($)
20,000,000.00
Option B lifecycle cost ($)
19,000,000.00

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