The New York Times has just published a rent-or-buy calculator that takes many financial factors into account.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/upshot/buy-rent-calculator.html?
Wendy
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Unfortunately (for me), the article is behind a paywall. 
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Gifted link:
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Thank you!
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Use a pic, counts as 20.
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I used the valuation and rent estimate from Zillow for my house. The calculator says Iām better off owning than renting. Iād be a buyer anyway, but interesting.