Another factor would be the opportunity cost of moving. With an apartment you're free as soon as the lease is up. With a house, even if you get a job across t

Another factor would be the opportunity cost of moving. With an apartment you're free as soon as the lease is up. With a house, even if you get a job across the country the mortgage must be paid. The time investment alone in preparing a house for sale/selling it is nothing to scoff at.