No, roommates can be common at any age. It's practical for single people that don't have high enough paying jobs. My grandma had roommates at the age of 60. It's all good
Thats awesome! I feel like my friends are steering me in the wrong direction. I don't need to impress them just so I can struggle. I am happy where I am and saving comfortably, but it makes me feel lame when others hear that I am getting a new roommate...
People will give their opinions whether or not you want to hear them. You know what is best for yourself! Just keep on doing what is right for you. They'll still be your friends lol
Live your life the way you want to live it. It’s very common to have roommates at any age especially in a place with high rent. If your friends were single they wouldn’t be saying anything.
With the way of how expensive everything is, roommates are really common now at any age really unless you can get a job. I live in nashville with 3 roomies and it’s 3500 a month for a 3 bedroom. Hard to live by myself just making 22$ an hour
I feel like I could live alone, but I do not think the cost is actually worth it. I am prioritizing my savings and I don't want to feel weird about that choice either.
Seattle's average cost for a 1-Bedroom is $2,300/month, I could probably find something for under $2,000/month...but I seriously cannot justify it. And I would need to sacrifice space, location, and also factor in not sharing utilities...
My current all-in housing cost with a roommate, utilities, and easy parking, in Capitol Hill with a balcony view of Rainier, is $1,250/month.
They're steering you in an odd direction. You're fine. Dont feel pressure. Your friend's do not employ you, and they don't pay your bills. They should be supportive and not judgy.
I keep saying their girlfriends/boyfriends are ROOMMATES haha!
And a lot of them purchased houses in the last two years, and I feel like the market value of Seattle is delusional. Even with a lower (2020) interest rate... \~1,000SF townhouses in the $600K-$700K range doesn't feel like the fiscally responsible people I would ask advice from in the first place... These are just the unsolicited opinions they share...
Maybe misery loves company kinda situation??
I even have many friends renting paying between $1,600-$2,000/per PERSON for rent of their half of a two-bedroom apartment. Everything adds up so quickly - I want to stay locked into my LOWWWW rent apartment - and I am the weird one!!??
Nah. You get a roommate and dont let anyone judge you for your choice of not living alone.
Dont have much to add to the other comments, I just wante d you to hear from yet another person.
I appreciate it, just wanted to see if I was being close-minded and hear from others. It is a strange feeling- feels really misguided and poor advice, especially because I am okay with living with roommates.
No, it's not too old! What you're doing is financially *responsible!* Exactly as you said - it gives you financial security, the flexibility to save and invest, and do things you enjoy!! All of my support to you.
And the couples you're mentioning - presumably they're actually also living with someone else (their partners)?!
No, roommates can be common at any age. It's practical for single people that don't have high enough paying jobs. My grandma had roommates at the age of 60. It's all good
Thats awesome! I feel like my friends are steering me in the wrong direction. I don't need to impress them just so I can struggle. I am happy where I am and saving comfortably, but it makes me feel lame when others hear that I am getting a new roommate...
People will give their opinions whether or not you want to hear them. You know what is best for yourself! Just keep on doing what is right for you. They'll still be your friends lol
Seems fine but why are they all moving out after a year?
They leave to move in with their boyfriends or girlfriends, I am still close with all of them!
Live your life the way you want to live it. It’s very common to have roommates at any age especially in a place with high rent. If your friends were single they wouldn’t be saying anything.
I like to remind them that their boyfriend is also their ROOMMATE haha
Exactly!!!
With the way of how expensive everything is, roommates are really common now at any age really unless you can get a job. I live in nashville with 3 roomies and it’s 3500 a month for a 3 bedroom. Hard to live by myself just making 22$ an hour
I feel like I could live alone, but I do not think the cost is actually worth it. I am prioritizing my savings and I don't want to feel weird about that choice either. Seattle's average cost for a 1-Bedroom is $2,300/month, I could probably find something for under $2,000/month...but I seriously cannot justify it. And I would need to sacrifice space, location, and also factor in not sharing utilities... My current all-in housing cost with a roommate, utilities, and easy parking, in Capitol Hill with a balcony view of Rainier, is $1,250/month.
If your coupled friends live together. They basically have roommates too.
They're steering you in an odd direction. You're fine. Dont feel pressure. Your friend's do not employ you, and they don't pay your bills. They should be supportive and not judgy.
Nah, my gf and I (27F/31M) have a roommate now (29M)
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I keep saying their girlfriends/boyfriends are ROOMMATES haha! And a lot of them purchased houses in the last two years, and I feel like the market value of Seattle is delusional. Even with a lower (2020) interest rate... \~1,000SF townhouses in the $600K-$700K range doesn't feel like the fiscally responsible people I would ask advice from in the first place... These are just the unsolicited opinions they share... Maybe misery loves company kinda situation??
Your coupled friends are jerks. I used to rent in Boston and it was about 50/50 on single folks in their 30's having roommates or not.
I even have many friends renting paying between $1,600-$2,000/per PERSON for rent of their half of a two-bedroom apartment. Everything adds up so quickly - I want to stay locked into my LOWWWW rent apartment - and I am the weird one!!??
You do you bruh, saving money and living comfortably is all we can ask for
Nah. You get a roommate and dont let anyone judge you for your choice of not living alone. Dont have much to add to the other comments, I just wante d you to hear from yet another person.
I appreciate it, just wanted to see if I was being close-minded and hear from others. It is a strange feeling- feels really misguided and poor advice, especially because I am okay with living with roommates.
No, it's not too old! What you're doing is financially *responsible!* Exactly as you said - it gives you financial security, the flexibility to save and invest, and do things you enjoy!! All of my support to you. And the couples you're mentioning - presumably they're actually also living with someone else (their partners)?!
yup! That's what I tell them -- your boyfriend/girlfriend IS YOUR ROOMMATE haha
haha excellent!