Move-in Ready?
There are plenty of reasons you might rent rather than buy a home, including moving for better job prospects or taking your work remote. Before you pack your things, though, know what you’re getting into: In many places, rents are the highest they have ever been. In a study about the best and worst places in America, the finance site WalletHub assessed 182 markets on factors ranging from the difference between rent and mortgage costs, costs of living, job availability, and quality of life. Here’s where you should move and where to avoid.