Is it better to rent or buy in 2026?

The decision depends on interest rates, home prices, and your timeline. Generally, buying is better if you plan to stay 5-7+ years. Use our calculator to find your specific break-even point.

What is the 5% rule for renting vs buying?

The 5% rule states that unrecoverable costs of owning are roughly 5% of the home value annually (1% property tax, 1% maintenance, 3% cost of capital). If annual rent is less than 5% of the home price, renting may be cheaper.

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Real Estate Agents in Naperville, IL

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Top Real Estate Agents in Naperville, IL

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D.M. DYSTRA

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.5(140 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

DAVIS FENCE

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.5(117 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

OPTIMUS REALTY INC.

Naperville, IL

0.5(71 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

MESIROW REALTY SALE-LEASEBACK, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.5(70 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

BRIDGEPORT REALTY GROUP LLC

Naperville, IL

0.5(66 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

MESIROW REALTY SERVICES, INC

Naperville, IL

0.5(65 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

K & L REALTY, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.5(57 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

HINTON REALTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Naperville, IL

0.5(35 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

DL3 REALTY ADVISORS, LLC

Naperville, IL

0.5(34 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

J.B. REALTY, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.5(30 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

WHI REAL ESTATE PARTNERS L.P.

Naperville, IL

0.5(30 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

INTER CAPITAL REALTY CORPORATION

Naperville, IL

0.5(29 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

TREMONT REALTY CAPITAL LLC

Naperville, IL

0.5(28 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

FULTON GRACE REALTY, LLC

Naperville, IL

0.5(6 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

NORTH PULASKI REALTY COMPANY

Naperville, IL

0.5(4 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

FULL CIRCLE REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC

Naperville, IL

0.5(3 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

TRADEWINDS

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.4(112 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

TECH DEVELOPMENT INC

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.4(78 reviews)

Licensed residential real estate developer in Chicago, IL.

Great Western Flooring of Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.4(77 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

Z TO A REALTY LLC

Naperville, IL

0.4(72 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

GOLDEN CITY REALTY INC

Naperville, IL

0.4(70 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

SPECTRUM REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.4(69 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

J AND A CHICAGO REALTY, LLC

Naperville, IL

0.4(69 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

HAWTHORN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.4(66 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

Perfect Home Services

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.4(66 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

CHICAGO HEATING & COOLING 1 CORP

NAPERVILLE, IL

0.4(64 reviews)

Licensed home repair contractor in Chicago, IL.

MESIROW REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.4(64 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

CONTINUUM REAL ESTATE

Naperville, IL

0.4(62 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

WHI COLLECTIVE REAL ESTATE LP

Naperville, IL

0.4(54 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

GNP REALTY PARTNERS, LLC

Naperville, IL

0.4(48 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC

Naperville, IL

0.4(36 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

MPSM # 476 REALTY CORP., INC.

Naperville, IL

0.4(36 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

CAMBRIDGE REALTY CAPITAL LTD. OF ILLINOIS

Naperville, IL

0.4(29 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

GOLUB REAL ESTATE CORP.

Naperville, IL

0.4(25 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

DIAZ HOMES REALTY, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.4(23 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

BAIRD & WARNER REAL ESTATE INC

Naperville, IL

0.4(22 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

MADO REALTY LLC

Naperville, IL

0.4(22 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

PARKSIDE REALTY, INC.

Naperville, IL

0.4(7 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in Naperville, IL.

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