According to Attom Data Solutions’ latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth.
Source: Inman News
Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
Published in 2020 Rental Affordability Report, ATTOM Data Solutions, bureau of labor statistics, Markets & Economy, median home price, median home price growth, Median rent growth, median rent price, Todd Teta and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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