I just realized- EVERYTHING is measured in “household” figures- ALL the data out there- income, mortgage/rent, savings, blah blah. EVERYTHING is measured in household #s. If you’re single, well Fcuk you. And no, you can’t simply divide all the #s in half. Two people living in the same space pays way LESS than a single person for rent/mortgage. Single ppl ALWAYS pay more, for everything. Housing and food are the big ones. Families are more cost-effective when it comes to food, but single ppl have to buy small portions of everything, or eat out, which costs more. And no, a single person staying in and cooking isn’t much cheaper than going out- the break even point for that is 2 people. Especially when you factor in time, cleaning, prepping, shopping, etc.
Also taxes and other expenses are way higher for singles. Just fucking great. And yet we’re constantly being told to “just think positive!” Fuck that shit.