Living Single: The Singles Tax Tops $7,500 A Year, Zillow Report Finds
According to a new report by Zillow, living single as a renter puts you at a significant financial disadvantage. Here's what you can do..
These are the 10 cities where renters pay the highest ‘singles tax’
Nationwide, solo renters pay an extra $7,562 per year for a one-bedroom unit compared to couples who split rent with their partners. That premium, known as the singles tax, is up by more than $450 from a year ago.
NYC renters face skyrocketing ‘singles tax’ as solo living gets pricier: report
A new study has found that renters who live alone are paying a staggering $20,100 more per year than those who split a home with a partner or roommate, making the so-called “singles tax” in NYC nearly three times the national average.
Singles in this city pay the most to live alone
Most people who live alone know they’re paying a premium compared to their friends who split rent with partners or roommates. But in no city is this “singles tax” more expensive than in New York City.
Single in Seattle? You Pay This Tax
If you’re a renter and living alone, you probably already realize you pay more for rent. After all, you’re not splitting the cost with a roommate or partners. But the amount may surprise you. In Seattle,
Atlanta singles face rising 'tax' for living alone
A new report from Zillow shows that Atlanta renters are feeling the financial pinch of independence as the cost of living alone soars to new heights. Zillow Rentals' latest analysis shows that Atlanta singles are paying a hefty $9,
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The ‘singles tax’ means you often pay more for going it alone. Here’s how it works
Heard of the “singles tax”? Going it alone can also come with a hidden financial burden you may not be aware of. Obviously, ...
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As rents rise, it's harder to live alone
There is strength in numbers, especially when it comes to renting an apartment. Two or three roommates can share the cost of ...
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Being a member of NYC’s lonely hearts club comes with a steep cost when it comes to renting: Study
An analysis by StreetEasy and Zillow revealed that the city’s “singles tax” is at an all-time high for renters across the five boroughs. The study estimates that choosing to live solo in the ...
H&R Block and Tinder Team Up to Celebrate Singles this Tax Season
Beyond daily expenses, tax season sheds light on the financial disparities between singles and couples. In 2022, single filers received an average refund of $1,777, while married couples received an ...
Just in time for Valentine’s Day: The ‘singles tax’ strikes again
RentHop ranks Boston the fourth-most-expensive city for singles in the country, trailing behind only Detroit, Miami, and New ...
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2025 Federal Tax Brackets: Your Paycheck May Be Bigger. Here's Why
Your take-home pay may have gotten a bump now that the Internal Revenue Service updated the income tax brackets and standard ...
People living alone can cut bill by quarter and dodge 'singles tax' with 4 steps
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Zillow Just Ranked the 10 Best and Worst Cities for Singles And We're Honestly Shocked
In fact, singles are at a major disadvantage due to the hidden costs of living that are referred to as the "singles tax." The ...