This has always been an interesting question to me. Rent or buy.? I've always believed buying was the better option. In my case, at 70 I'm much better off, but we've lived in the same house for 36 years which might be unusual.
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But here's some geographical data that tends to support your point. It's based on recent info, the 3rd quarter of 2021. It will allow your readers to pinpoint their area for a quick comparison of rent to mortage plus property tax. It surprised me.
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