I think the main consideration when talking about renting or buying is the time involved. In Texas, I've found that if you're going to live somewhere for at le

I think the main consideration when talking about renting or buying is the time involved. In Texas, I've found that if you're going to live somewhere for at least 2 years (or so, depending on the market), and you set out to find a particular standard of housing (i.e., fix the square footage, etc), it's cheaper to buy. Under three years, unless you find a good deal, it's probably cheaper to rent.