The Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence (CUUR0000SEHA) tracks how much rent inflation has occurred over time. It's based on a 1982-1984 baseline of 100.
Why Compare Rent to Bitcoin?
This chart answers the question: "Would I be better off paying rent or buying Bitcoin?" By comparing rent inflation to Bitcoin's price appreciation, you can see the opportunity cost of paying rent vs. stacking sats.
Interpretation:
If Bitcoin's normalized growth significantly outpaces rent inflation, it suggests that converting rent payments into BTC purchases could have been more financially beneficial. However, everyone needs housing, so this is more of a thought experiment about opportunity cost.
