Los Angeles, California
Buy vs. Rent Calculator
📊 Los Angeles Market Analysis
The Los Angeles housing market shows a Price-to-Rent ratio of 24.7, calculated from an average home price of $950,000 against monthly rents of $3,200. A ratio above 18 suggests that renting and investing the savings into a diversified portfolio is likely the sharper financial play. With a $190,000 down payment, the alternative is investing that capital at a 5% annual return — a key factor our calculator models over 30 years. Adjust the sliders below to test your personal scenario.