Roommates can split the cost of rent on an apartment as well as utilities, such as heating, electric and cable bills. As long as both roommates contribute their share to the bills, living with a roommate is less expensive than living alone. Roommates can even share the cost of groceries to save money. When considering a roommate, be sure that you understand his current financial situation.
Living without a roommate can be lonesome even for an introvert. An extra roommate can provide a comfortable amount of social interaction. Even if you mostly stay in your separate rooms and avoid lengthy conversations, you may enjoy knowing that someone else is in the general vicinity. There is also a chance that you and your roommate can introduce each other to friends, expanding your social circles. This is particularly useful if you are searching for new friends in a college setting.
Your apartment will require basic maintenance. Chores such as cooking, dish washing, and cleaning can be taxing on a single person. However, roommates can split these duties or take turns attending to them. For example, while you’re at class, your roommate can clean one section of the apartment and vice versa.
If you have multiple roommates, potential burglars may be deterred by the constant activity within your apartment. Even if you go on a vacation, you will not have to leave your apartment unguarded. In addition, if a roommate goes missing for too long, the other roommate can quickly report the disappearance.
If you and your roommate have different tastes in music, movies and food, you can expose each other to new perspectives. Even if you find that you disagree with your roommate's tastes, you can at least take the new experiences with you as you move through life.