So many factors go into the decision ofrenting versus buying a home.

One of the most important ones: how much time youre going to spend in a place.

The company compared the average costs of renting or buying a home in each county.

(Home maintenance and other expenses that are higher for homeownersarent included, however.)

Counties with the lowest break-even point are the best places to buy.

Check out the map and calculator at the link below.

Rent vs. Buy| Smart Asset