Morning Headlines: Trulia Says Philly Homeowners Are Saving More

The research included a total of 100 metro areas.

Old City unit with "For rent" sign by Miss Anthropology via Flickr.

Old City unit with “For Rent” sign by Miss Anthropology via Flickr.

To buy or to rent? Chances are the latter seems like the safer option. Yet, according to a recent analysis by Trulia, homebuyers may be making the more economic choice — at least in Philadelphia, where the housing market has steadied in recent years.

When comparing the city’s median home and rent prices, the real estate website discovered Philly homeowners would be paying 48% less than if they were leasing for seven years. That’s under the national average where homeowners save close to 38%.

New York and Los Angeles homebuyers save less than 25%.

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