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New Yorkers Pay the Highest ‘Singles Tax’ in the US
Living alone in New York City costs $19,500 more than living with a partner.
A "For Rent" sign on a graffiti filled door in Brooklyn, New York.
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It’s expensive to be single in New York City.
While the unattached may save on the costs of an expensive Valentine’s Day date, they’re paying a much higher “singles tax” to live by themselves, according to real estate firm Zillow. New York renters living alone in one-bedroom apartments are forking over $19,500 more a year than couples who live together, Zillow data show. In Manhattan, the annual singles tax rises to a whopping $24,000.