
If you're a renter and live alone, it's no surprise that it costs you more than if you had a significant other, or at least a roommate, to help pay the rent. But have you ever done the math on exactly how much extra it costs you?
According to this Business Insider article, it costs a single person an average of $7,000 more in rent per year than people with a partner or roommate.
The obvious solution to avoid this "singles tax" is to find yourself a significant other, or a roomie. But if you live alone, there's probably a reason why you haven't already...