Would you say that a person who prefers to rent rather than own/buy a house isn't financially stable?

Someone told me that I wasn't financially stable because I opt to rent instead of purchase a home. What does that have to do with being financially stable?

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twiigss · M

However I just want to add that I've heard it's cheaper to own a house, than it is to rent an apartment.

TheArbitrator · 36-40, M

@twiigss I agree. I have done the math and it does seem that way in the long term.

twiigss · M

@TheArbitrator Yea. A person I know currently rents but is working to get a house. Because they too see the long term advantages of owning vs. renting. And rent around here at just about every place is $1000+