How should an Aggie grad decide whether living alone is worth the extra rent?

Quick answer

Compare the actual solo apartment with the actual roommate alternative. Living alone can be worth the premium when it still gives you the neighborhood, building quality and lifestyle you want without creating financial stress. A roommate becomes more attractive when sharing meaningfully upgrades location, social environment or apartment quality. Privacy has value, but so does where you get to live.

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