There comes a time in every person’s life when they decide to try living on their own. Getting away from slobby roommates or gaining more space for yourself sounds great, but is it affordable?

You might feel like you have reached this point in your own life but maybe hesitating because of the costs. Renting a place by yourself is not always as cost-efficient as it is to share a place with roommates, though it does come with added freedom and independence.