The analogy seems obviously flawed. You can get the world's best cow and give it the world's highest standard of care but there's no way it's going to live over 100 years.
Additionally, while I don't want to downplay home maintenance, I don't think it's as big a responsibility as taking care of and regularly milking a cow. And it's not like you might have a week here and there where you don't really need lodging.
Actually you perfectly illustrated why it's in fact great analogy - nobody listens to other side's argument, everyone is "obviously right". Or other side's arguments "obviously flawed".
Additionally, while I don't want to downplay home maintenance, I don't think it's as big a responsibility as taking care of and regularly milking a cow. And it's not like you might have a week here and there where you don't really need lodging.