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There is more to buying a home than just the finances of it. The quality of living is usually several times better than renting. No more paper thin walls and floors, decorating/modifying as you see fit to create the space what you want, etc. If you are a lazy person with no wife and kids, then the upkeep may be a bit much, it depends on whether you're looking at a house or condo.