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Report: Denver among 10 cities where renters pay the highest ‘singles tax’

Denver has one of the highest singles tax for solo renters, and according to a new report, coupling up on rent could mean saving over $19,000 yearly.

DENVER (KDVR) — The cost of living alone is rising, and the so-called “singles tax” is now at an all-time high, according to a new Zillow analysis.

Nationwide, solo renters pay an extra $7,562 per year for a one-bedroom unit compared to couples who split rent with their partners. That premium, known as the singles tax, is up by more than $450 from a year ago.