
Renting vs. Buying: Making The Smarter Financial Choice
It can also be evaluated in the context of Debt-to-Income and Rent-to-Income ratios. Let’s say your rent makes up 30% of your monthly income, which is a reasonable level and your income suddenly increases, enough to push the ratio down to 20%. You can now upsize and look for a better and bigger apartment or you have more cash to spare and save.