Roommate Budget Planning Checklist

Money disagreements ruin more roommate relationships than anything else. This budget planning checklist helps you get aligned before move-in day.

List all shared expenses: rent, utilities, internet, streaming services, cleaning supplies, and shared groceries.

Decide how each expense is split — equally, by room size, by income percentage, or another method that works for your group.

Set up a shared tracking system and agree on payment deadlines. Review your budget together every month.

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