The Cost of Renting vs. Buying This Spring ![The Cost of Renting vs. Buying This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM](https://files.mykcm.com/2019/05/29064811/20190503-ENG-STM-1046x1354.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
- Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious.
- Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying this year!
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