NHR: Roommate question

[rodeogal006]

So here is the deal:
I decided I would like to move out of my parents house and get a roommate well a lady I work with said she would be my roommate however, I feel like I am getting jipped. She wants the big room, the walk in closet and her own private bath *Its a 2 bed 2 bath apartment* But she feels she should not have to pay more then me. Her room is 15x10 and mine is a 10x9 so huge difference and if people come over mine is also a guest bath. Rent is 600 a month and water sewer and trash is 21.50 a month. Electricity is extra. Free heat which is gas so we don't pay that. What do you think? At first I thought she should pay electric but I kinda feel that isnt really all that cool.

[quarterchic]

I agree with what your thinking. She should pay more if she gets the bigger room, and a private bathroom to herself. So you would be getting jipped. Maybe she should pay $350 plus the trash. and you $250 then split the electricity. But I wouldn't be splitting things right down the middle if she gets "better" living conditions than you. Why should you pay the same amount for the "lesser" of the living conditions. JMO

[rodeogal006]

yeah, i told her no haha.. cuz i didnt think it was fair. And she was very mad but oh well..

[40angst]

Well if she got mad over that then you probably would not have been happy anyway - after you were already stuck with her getting the better end of the deal. I think you are better off.

[standardgal]

I agree. If she had the better of it all, then she should have to pay a bit more. That's how it was for me and my old roomies.

SG