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Renting vs. buying for college: How the costs compare over 4 years
Headline from KVIA El Paso
Sending a student off to college comes with plenty of big decisions, including one that families may not expect: Is it better to pay rent for four years, or buy a home near campus? On a monthly basis, renting is usually the less expensive option. But the monthly payment is only part of the equation.
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Sending a student off to college comes with plenty of big decisions, including one that families may not expect: Is it better to pay rent for four years, or buy a home near campus? On a monthly basis, renting is usually the less expensive option. But the monthly payment is only part of the equation.
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