Rent vs Buy in Brunswick, GA
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Rent and buy are roughly balanced in Brunswick, GA
Price-to-rent ratio is 17.1 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,264/mo; owning runs about $1,931/mo — $667/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 6.95% rate) | $1,371 |
| Property tax | $237 |
| Home insurance | $108 |
| Maintenance | $216 |
| Total to own | $1,931 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,264 |
Based on a median home value of $258,814 with a $51,763 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.