The price of independence is rising as the 'singles tax' tops $7,500
Zillow's latest rental analysis reveals the 'singles tax' - the extra cost of living alone versus sharing rent - has reached a record-high of $7,562 annually, increasing by $450 from last year. New York City maintains its position as the most expensive city for solo renters with a $20,100 annual premium, according to StreetEasy data.
Boston has moved up to fourth place in the rankings of most expensive cities for singles, surpassing Washington, D.C. The typical rent in Boston stands at $3,002 as of December 2024, approximately 53% above the national average. Nationwide, couples or roommates sharing a one-bedroom rental can collectively save $15,123 annually.
L'ultima analisi degli affitti di Zillow rivela che la 'tassa per i single' - il costo extra di vivere da soli rispetto a condividere l'affitto - ha raggiunto un record di $7.562 all'anno, aumentando di $450 rispetto all'anno scorso. New York City mantiene la sua posizione come la città più costosa per i single con un premio annuale di $20.100, secondo i dati di StreetEasy.
Boston è salita al quarto posto nella classifica delle città più costose per i single, superando Washington, D.C. L'affitto tipico a Boston si attesta a $3.002 a dicembre 2024, circa il 53% sopra la media nazionale. A livello nazionale, le coppie o i coinquilini che condividono un affitto di un monolocale possono risparmiare collettivamente $15.123 all'anno.
El último análisis de alquileres de Zillow revela que el 'impuesto a los solteros' - el costo adicional de vivir solo en comparación con compartir alquiler - ha alcanzado un récord de $7,562 anuales, aumentando en $450 respecto al año pasado. La ciudad de Nueva York mantiene su posición como la ciudad más cara para inquilinos solteros con una prima anual de $20,100, según datos de StreetEasy.
Boston ha subido al cuarto lugar en el ranking de las ciudades más caras para solteros, superando a Washington, D.C. El alquiler típico en Boston se sitúa en $3,002 a diciembre de 2024, aproximadamente un 53% por encima del promedio nacional. A nivel nacional, las parejas o compañeros de cuarto que comparten un alquiler de un dormitorio pueden ahorrar colectivamente $15,123 anualmente.
질로우의 최신 임대 분석에 따르면, '싱글세' - 혼자 사는 것과 임대료를 나누는 것의 추가 비용 - 이 $7,562로 사상 최고치를 기록했으며, 이는 지난해보다 $450 증가한 수치입니다. 뉴욕시는 스트리트이지 데이터에 따르면, 혼자 사는 임차인에게 가장 비싼 도시로 자리잡고 있으며, $20,100의 연간 프리미엄을 유지하고 있습니다.
보스턴은 워싱턴 D.C.를 넘어 싱글을 위한 가장 비싼 도시 순위에서 네 번째로 올라갔습니다. 2024년 12월 기준 보스턴의 전형적인 임대료는 $3,002로, 전국 평균보다 약 53% 높은 수치입니다. 전국적으로, 1베드룸 임대를 공유하는 커플이나 룸메이트는 연간 $15,123를 공동으로 절약할 수 있습니다.
La dernière analyse des loyers de Zillow révèle que la 'taxe des célibataires' - le coût supplémentaire de vivre seul par rapport à partager un loyer - a atteint un niveau record de 7 562 $ par an, soit une augmentation de 450 $ par rapport à l'année dernière. New York conserve sa position de ville la plus chère pour les locataires seuls avec une prime annuelle de 20 100 $, selon les données de StreetEasy.
Boston a grimpé à la quatrième place dans le classement des villes les plus chères pour les célibataires, dépassant Washington, D.C. Le loyer typique à Boston est de 3 002 $ en décembre 2024, soit environ 53 % au-dessus de la moyenne nationale. À l'échelle nationale, les couples ou les colocataires partageant un appartement d'une chambre peuvent économiser collectivement 15 123 $ par an.
Zillows neueste Mietanalyse zeigt, dass die 'Singles-Steuer' - die zusätzlichen Kosten für das Alleinleben im Vergleich zur Miete teilen - mit $7.562 jährlich einen Rekordhoch erreicht hat, was einem Anstieg von $450 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. New York City bleibt laut StreetEasy-Daten die teuerste Stadt für Alleinmieter mit einem jährlichen Aufschlag von $20.100.
Boston hat sich auf den vierten Platz in der Rangliste der teuersten Städte für Singles vorgearbeitet und Washington, D.C. überholt. Die durchschnittliche Miete in Boston liegt im Dezember 2024 bei $3.002, was etwa 53% über dem nationalen Durchschnitt liegt. Auf nationaler Ebene können Paare oder Mitbewohner, die eine Einzimmerwohnung teilen, jährlich $15.123 gemeinsam sparen.
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- Singles tax increased by $450 from previous year
- Record-high cost of $7,562 annually for solo renters
- Boston's rental market shows growing affordability challenges
- Boston rents 53% higher than national average
The price of living alone climbs again, with solo renters paying thousands more
- The "singles tax" has risen to
$7,562 $450 New York City remains the most expensive city for solo renters, with an annual singles tax of$20,100 Boston climbs the rankings to become the fourth-most-expensive city for singles, as typical rents remain53% higher than the national average.
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America's rising singles tax
While the top five cities remain mostly unchanged from last year,
"Living alone means complete control over a space. Renters can decorate exactly how they like, play their favorite music on repeat, and never compromise on the thermostat setting," said Emily McDonald, Zillow's rental trends expert. "But the financial reality of solo renting is something every renter should consider. Understanding the full cost of living alone can help renters decide if it's the right move for their lifestyle and budget."
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