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Madison Wi 30-Year Rent vs. Buy & S&P 500 Opportunity Cost Lab

Compare buying a 920,000 property in Madison Wi at 6.5% mortgage rates against renting for 4,400/mo and investing the down payment in the S&P 500.

Madison Wi Baseline: 920,000 Purchase Price vs. 4,400/mo Rent (Price-to-Rent Ratio: 17.4x).
FAQ: Is it better to rent or buy in Madison Wi in 2026?

With a Price-to-Rent ratio of 17.4x in Madison Wi, renting + investing the 20% down payment in the S&P 500 outperforms buying unless you hold for at least 7–9 years.