Summary
A Reddit post sparked debate about how two roommates should split the rent of a New York City apartment when one room is much smaller than the other. The high rent of $6,340 and the tiny size of one bedroom led people to discuss different ways to divide the cost fairly. The discussion reflects wider issues of housing affordability, especially in expensive markets like New York.
Key Facts
- The rent for the New York City apartment is $6,340 per month.
- One bedroom in the apartment is significantly smaller than the other.
- The discussion began with a Reddit post that received 8,600 upvotes and many comments.
- Housing affordability is a challenge in the U.S., with nearly half of renters spending over 30% of income on rent.
- The original poster's roommate has chosen the larger room, which has a balcony and bigger closet.
- Some users suggested dividing rent based on room size or amenities to ensure fairness.
- The debate included different proposals like splitting costs by room size percentage or bidding for rooms.
