“Singles Tax” Is Forcing Lone Renters To Pay Thousands More Than Couples

Essence Magazine:

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated February 14, 2024

Living alone just got more expensive.

Per a new report from Zillow, a “singles tax” is finding lone renters paying a premium of $7,110 per year to by themselves, an jump of $100+ from last year.

New York City is the most expensive for single livers. Per its data, Zillow reports that NYC lone renters are expected to pay about reached $20,100/year, a $600 jump

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