The other factors beyond cost to consider are: 1/ with renting, you might outlive your landlord (forcing you and your kids to move / switch schools). 2/ contr

The other factors beyond cost to consider are: 1/ with renting, you might outlive your landlord (forcing you and your kids to move / switch schools). 2/ control over the health of your home (installing water filters, air quality sensors, fixing mold immediately instead of waiting for a landlord).