As a counterpoint, my parents pay less on their nice 4 bedroom house in a desirable neighborhood than I paid for a 2 bedroom house in the same city. If you're p

As a counterpoint, my parents pay less on their nice 4 bedroom house in a desirable neighborhood than I paid for a 2 bedroom house in the same city. If you're planning on staying in the valley for 20 years, you will never find a better deal on rent in 20 years then if you buy today. I rent because I like the option to chase opportunity.