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Contrary to popular belief, buying a home isn’t always a better financial decision than renting. It depends on quite a few factors, from your home’s appreciation rate to the property taxes in your area. Looking at a handful of metrics, including these, Bankrate put together a ranking of the best metro areas for homeowners.