This should help you answer the living alone vs.\u00a0roommates\u00a0debate.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0have time to read all five\u00a0topics?\u00a0Jump\u00a0down to the one you care about the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Topic 1: Money<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topic 2: Privacy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topic 3: Independence<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topic 4: Social Interactions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topic 5: Routines<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Should I Live Alone or With Roommates? 5 Pros and Cons to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This\u00a0question is highly personal, so the first place to start is to ask yourself what you care about\u00a0most.\u00a0Do you care about saving more money on rent? Do you care\u00a0about having\u00a0your own personal space in your entire home? Do you have an unusual work-life schedule?\u00a0Do you love\u00a0socializing\u00a0at home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These questions will guide you to make the best possible decision for you. With that said,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0broken it down to five personal topics. The Moving Help Marketplace will\u00a0discuss each topic along with the pros and cons of living alone with that topic and the pros and cons of living with roommates for said topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topic 1: Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Money will be one of the largest reasons as to why you might want to live alone or with live roommates. Obviously, if you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0afford a place on your own,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0going to\u00a0need to find\u00a0roommates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What if you made enough money to not necessarily need roommates though?\u00a0Let\u2019s\u00a0dig into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The pros when it comes to money\u00a0is\u00a0you earn enough money to be able to live alone.\u00a0Not many\u00a0people can say they can afford to live alone while paying for other life expenses. By living alone, you also get to\u00a0choose where you do or\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to\u00a0exclusively live<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Obviously,\u00a0the largest con with living alone is the price it costs to live alone. Individuals who rent alone\u00a0can pay about $10,470 more per year than those sharing a household, according\u00a0to\u00a0Zillow<\/a>.\u00a0Living alone can drain your bank quickly, which can\u00a0leave\u00a0you vulnerable to multiple\u00a0unexpected\u00a0costs<\/a>, take a hit on your\u00a0emergency funds<\/a>, and have\u00a0less money to do fun activities \u2014 like eating out with friends or going on fun vacations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nLiving\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This is\u00a0probably the\u00a0most common benefit people can agree on when it comes to living with roommates, which is money. By having roommates,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0save more money. You\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0have to pay rent, utilities, and other housing costs all on your own. Someone will share that burden with you. By having\u00a0roommates\u00a0\u2014\u00a0you can save or spend your money\u00a0\u2014\u00a0that\u00a0would\u2019ve\u00a0gone toward rent if you lived by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living With Roommates Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Even though\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0supposed to save money with your roommates, that always\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0the case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Depending on how your lease is set up, you could be on the hook for rent and other monthly bills if your roommate\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0make them.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to figure out ahead of time whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0responsible for your roommate\u2019s missing rent, and if that situation arises, what you need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topic 2: Privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Privacy\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0just include being home alone\u00a0and doing what you want. It also includes having privacy even when your roommates invite\u00a0company\u00a0over to your apartment. Some people care way more about their privacy compared to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When you get to live alone, you get to do whatever you want, whenever you want.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0not bound\u00a0by\u00a0anyone else because\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0the\u00a0only one in your home. If you want to keep the thermostat at 65 degrees and cover yourself in blankets, you can do that. If you want to cook in your underwear in your kitchen, you can do that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because you get to live by yourself, you only need to serve your own privacy concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
While\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have all the privacy to yourself, you will be alone. If an emergency comes up, no one will be home to\u00a0assist\u00a0you. Depending on where you live, you\u00a0might need to take precautions to ensure your safety while living by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The pros of having roommates when it comes to privacy is odds are someone can help you\u00a0with\u00a0an emergency or in a tight bind. If your fridge\u00a0is\u00a0leaking and you have no idea what to do,\u00a0go find\u00a0your roommate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you using the restroom\u00a0and you forgot to restock the toilet paper? A\u00a0roommate can toss you a roll\u00a0while\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0on the\u00a0toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLiving\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When living with roommates, you have little to basically zero privacy. The only sole privacy you may have is your own bedroom. Depending on your living situation, you may have to share your bathroom with another roommate or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re never alone, and people will come and go as they please when you have roommates, but it can get tiresome rather quickly for some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topic 3: Independence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some people love being\u00a0totally independent. Others like to rely on others while still\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a certain level of independence.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Independence can\u00a0mean something different to each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
By living alone,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0totally independent. You get to do whatever you want, whenever you want with zero consequences of bothering someone inside your own apartment. You get to create your schedules and plans. You get to clean when you want to clean, and if you leave your dirty dishes in the sink for a couple of days, who cares?\u00a0No one but\u00a0you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
While living alone to\u00a0maintain\u00a0independence has its\u00a0perks, it also has its disadvantages. One point\u00a0is\u00a0that\u00a0you have no one to take care of you. While\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0living your best life, this\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0seem like a huge deal. When\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0sick\u00a0or dealing with an unknown illness, it can be hard. No one wants to cook, keep up with the laundry,\u00a0and\u00a0complete other tasks.\u00a0Most people\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to do anything while being sick, which is fair, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0also hard because you must complete some tasks to help you feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The best part about living with roommates\u00a0is\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0never truly alone. Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0dealing with\u00a0apartment maintenance issues, work drama, or everyday life stressors,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0most likely have\u00a0someone\u00a0to lean\u00a0on and discuss your problems, which\u00a0would be your\u00a0roommates. You and your roommates will go on\u00a0a\u00a0journey that is\u00a0called\u00a0life\u00a0independently and separately\u00a0together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The worst part about living with roommates\u00a0is\u00a0you\u00a0have to\u00a0rely on them. Whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0for them to take out the trash can, clean their breadcrumbs off the table after eating, putting their laundry away after running them through the\u00a0washer and\u00a0dryer<\/a>, or to pay their bills.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0not 100 percent dependent on your roommate, but\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0definitely not\u00a0100 percent independent without\u00a0them while living together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nTopic 4: Social Interactions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re an extrovert or an introvert, everyone needs their time to have social interactions with others while needing time to decompress and recharge your social batteries. Having roommates or living alone can help or hinder these opportunities for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When you get to live by yourself, you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to deal with any small talk.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0no longer required to feel obligated to talk to your roommate when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0in the same room because you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have any roommates. You can choose who you want to invite into your home, for how long\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0be\u00a0over, and how often you invite them over.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You get to control the social interactions in your own home environment, which could be key for an introvert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You have no one to talk to when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0at home. Unless you own a pet,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be stuck in your\u00a0own\u00a0thoughts, and\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have to make sure you talk to people via text, phone call, or video chat.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0also have to make the effort to invite people over for social interactions or go out in public to hang out with friends and family. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not careful,\u00a0living by yourself can get lonely quickly, which might not be best for an extrovert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Unless your living situation is strictly transactional among your roommates,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0always have someone to talk to when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0home at the same time. You and your roommates can discuss life, current events, dreams, goals, and more. You\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0feel alone because\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have someone to\u00a0start a\u00a0conversation\u00a0with, who is\u00a0seconds\u00a0away from your bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living\u00a0With\u00a0Roommates Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The problem with living with roommates\u00a0is\u00a0someone is always home that you\u00a0must\u00a0talk to throughout the day. You might feel obligated to sit down and talk to them vs. doing your own activity.\u00a0If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0mentally or physically drained from a super long day at work, it can feel emotionally exhausting to entertain or interact with your\u00a0roommates\u00a0when you get home when all you want to do is veg out on your own bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topic 5: Routines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some people have normal routines. Some people have unusual routines. Some people may not have routines at all. What one schedule might work for someone might not work for someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Alone Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When you live by yourself, you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to worry about anyone else\u2019s routine.\u00a0You only have to worry about your own routine.\u00a0You get to create your own schedule and change your schedule as you please. Want to stay up late? Great. Want to put off doing laundry until the weekend? Awesome. Do you want\u00a0to play slightly loud music in your\u00a0living room?\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0not going to bother anyone else in your apartment.\u00a0You \u2014 and you alone \u2014\u00a0are in charge of\u00a0your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLiving Alone Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
While it can be great to only have to worry about your routine, it can feel mundane or boring.\u00a0You might get yourself into a rut when you complete the same tasks over and over again. It\u2019s\u00a0easier to slip out of a routine with no one around you in your home.\u00a0You also might develop unhealthy habits with no one there\u00a0to hold you accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living With Roommates Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When you live with roommates, you can rely on some consistency if you and your roommates know one another\u2019s schedules. This can help figure out when someone needs quiet time, when someone needs to work from home, and\u00a0when someone will have company over. Also, if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0come home at your usual time and you\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0expecting to be late, your roommates can check in with you to make sure\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0alright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living With Roommates Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
On the\u00a0flip side, you\u00a0must\u00a0balance your own and your roommates\u2019 schedules. Some might start working\u00a0early. Some might start working\u00a0late.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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You might get home late, but your roommate might get home early. Sleep schedules can change and vary throughout the year. It can be hard trying to balance everything on your own plate while making sure you minimize the number of distractions when it comes to your roommates\u2019 schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I Live Alone or With Roommates Is a Personal Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0answer the \u201cShould I live alone or with roommates\u201d question for you. This is an entirely personal choice. Only you can answer such a personal question yourself.\u00a0You have to figure out what\u2019s best for your life\u00a0and your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to think about what you care about the most when it comes to your own living situation.\u00a0You can then create a pros and cons list of your choice and decide\u00a0whether or not\u00a0those pros outweigh any cons to make it worth it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, living with roommates or living alone\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a 100 percent permanent decision, so if you make one choice and end up not liking it, you can always go the other route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I Live Alone or With Roommates Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No matter what choice you make,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0try to make the best decision for yourself and your situation. Luckily, when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready to move,\u00a0the\u00a0Moving Help Marketplace<\/a>\u00a0will be ready to\u00a0assist\u00a0you with all your\u00a0loading and unloading<\/a>\u00a0needs\u00a0and\u00a0other labor-only moving services<\/a>.\u00a0Moving Helpers on the Marketplace can get you situated into your new home faster, so you can start enjoying life in your new home faster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Should I live alone or with roommates?\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0the ultimate question for anyone\u00a0who\u2019s\u00a0renting. Whether\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0had amazing\u00a0or\u00a0nightmare-level experiences with roommates in the past, it\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0mean\u00a0that\u2019ll\u00a0happen to you in the future. You must\u00a0consider\u00a0whether\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0thrive\u00a0more in an environment by yourself or with others.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0where the\u00a0Moving Help\u00ae\u00a0Marketplace\u00a0is here to\u00a0assist\u00a0you.\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0provided five topics when it comes to living alone or living with roommates\u00a0and the pros and cons […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":26338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18,19,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-moving","category-long-distance-moving","category-moving-tips"],"yoast_head":"\n
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