Local rent vs buy analysis for 15 major US metros. Each guide covers 2026 prices, rents, taxes, the typical break-even period, and city-specific FAQs.
- Rent vs Buy in Los Angeles — median $950,000, break-even 6–8 years
- Rent vs Buy in Dallas — median $380,000, break-even 4–5 years
- Rent vs Buy in Phoenix — median $420,000, break-even 4–5 years
- Rent vs Buy in Miami — median $580,000, break-even 5–7 years
- Rent vs Buy in Chicago — median $320,000, break-even 4–6 years
- Rent vs Buy in New York — median $750,000, break-even 7–9 years
- Rent vs Buy in Austin — median $450,000, break-even 4–6 years
- Rent vs Buy in Seattle — median $800,000, break-even 6–8 years
- Rent vs Buy in Denver — median $550,000, break-even 4–6 years
- Rent vs Buy in Atlanta — median $380,000, break-even 3–5 years
- Rent vs Buy in San Francisco — median $1,300,000, break-even 8–10 years
- Rent vs Buy in Houston — median $320,000, break-even 4–5 years
- Rent vs Buy in Nashville — median $450,000, break-even 4–5 years
- Rent vs Buy in Charlotte — median $380,000, break-even 3–5 years
- Rent vs Buy in San Diego — median $900,000, break-even 6–8 years