Guide to Splitting Bills with Roommates

Bill splitting causes more roommate arguments than almost anything else. This guide breaks down every common bill and the fairest approach to each.

Rent: split by room size or equally, depending on room quality differences. Always agree before signing the lease.

Utilities: split equally for shared usage. Internet can be split equally unless one person works from home and uses significantly more bandwidth.

The golden rule: track everything in one place and settle up weekly or biweekly so small amounts don't become big resentments.

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