Renting is now cheaper than owning in all 100 largest U.S. cities, with homeowners paying an average of 36.9% more monthly, excluding extra costs like maintenance and taxes. Cities like San Francisco, Bridgeport, New York, and Los Angeles show the largest gaps, exceeding $1,200 monthly. Some cities like Phoenix, Orlando, and Columbia have smaller differences. Buyers are advised to explore flexible financing and locations amid this shifting housing market.