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Living Alone Costs Americans $10K More Annually

2/13/2026

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  • Zillow Group, Inc., the real estate data company, reports Americans living alone pay about $10,470 more annually than those sharing housing, up $146 in five years.
  • In New York, the singles tax is $23,400.
  • Couples can save up to $46,800 by sharing.
  • Sharing a home can yield savings over $30,000 in some markets.
  • Despite higher costs, rents may ease, improving affordability for renters.