Quick thread on Price-to-Rent Ratio?
The price-to-rent ratio can be helpful for gauging whether or not an area is “fairly” priced, or if it’s in bubble territory.
To determine the price-to-rent ratio in a given area, divide the median home price by the median annual rent.
The price-to-rent ratio can be helpful for gauging whether or not an area is “fairly” priced, or if it’s in bubble territory.
To determine the price-to-rent ratio in a given area, divide the median home price by the median annual rent.
Generally, a price-to-rent ratio higher than 21 means it’s cheaper to rent in that area.
As of 2019, the price-to-rent ratio in San Francisco is over 50, the highest in the US.
For every $1,000 you’d spend in rent, you’d have to pay $601,362 to buy something comparable.
As of 2019, the price-to-rent ratio in San Francisco is over 50, the highest in the US.
For every $1,000 you’d spend in rent, you’d have to pay $601,362 to buy something comparable.
e.g. a place that rents for $4,000/mo. would cost roughly $2.4M to buy.
At that rate, it’s cheaper to rent than to own, as the estimated monthly mortgage payment would be around $10,000.
At that rate, it’s cheaper to rent than to own, as the estimated monthly mortgage payment would be around $10,000.
Compare that to a place like Oklahoma City, where every $1,000 you spend in rent would cost $188,109 to buy something comparable.
When given the choice between $2,000/mo. rent or the mortgage on a place that costs $376,000, you’ll likely favor the mortgage.
When given the choice between $2,000/mo. rent or the mortgage on a place that costs $376,000, you’ll likely favor the mortgage.
The price-to-rent ratio in Oklahoma is 15.7.
The price-to-rent ratio localizes a decision that’s often treated as a black-and-white issue.
Is it better to rent or buy? Well, it depends on three things: Location, location, location.
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The price-to-rent ratio localizes a decision that’s often treated as a black-and-white issue.
Is it better to rent or buy? Well, it depends on three things: Location, location, location.
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