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[-] oo1@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago

living alone is inefficient for so many reasons.
it should be rare - and i expect it has been in the past.

i mean its an expensive luxury for those who like it and can afford it , should not be seen as a norm, status quo, or something that most people "lack".

i'm not saying rent isnt too high a fraction of living costs, and i am in favour of seriously considering rent controls in ome city central business districts.

But I dont see a benefit in setting or condoning unrealistic expectatioins.

Put another way, if a city implemrnted rent controls aiming to improve affordability, but ended up with declining household size and lower population density in cities, then that'd be a bad outcome.

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

Honestly, it’s not just inefficient, it’s literally antisocial. But in the U.S., antisocial behavior is encouraged, and pro social behavior discouraged.

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[-] Haus@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago

The first 38K of my pre-tax income goes to renting a 500 sq ft efficiency. The change in the last 20 years is astonishing. I remember in high school, being exhorted to put aside at least $300/month for rent.

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