In all 50 major U.S. metros, typical rent is lower than the monthly cost of homeownership, with renters paying $1,066 less per month on average. This gap, especially large in high-cost coastal markets, allows renters to save and invest the difference, potentially building significant wealth over five years. Renting requires a lower annual income than buying, making it more affordable nationwide as mortgage costs rise faster than rents.

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