Top 10 Reasons Why Living in a House is Better than Living in an Apartment

Considering my frustration with the current apartment complex I live in, I figured this list might hold some merit in general. If I've forgotten anything, feel free to add it.

The Top Ten

You have more privacy in a house than in an apartment

Granted, you still have some neighbors, but generally speaking, you have more privacy. You can close your blinds, enjoy your favorite hobbies, and feel more at ease than you would in an apartment. Are there exceptions to this? Of course, but the pros outweigh the cons.

That scene in Venom where Eddie's neighbor blasts loud music, annoying Venom, comes to mind.

There are fewer rules and regulations in a house than in an apartment

Apartments are notorious for having countless rules, depending on the state and the type of apartment you consider moving into. With a house, there aren't as many, which makes it easier to adjust. Plus, you can find peace in the fact that you won't receive violation warnings.

You don't get violation warnings in a house, but you might in an apartment complex

The reasons for apartment violations vary from state to state and depending on the type of complex you live in, but it is possible to get them nonetheless. With a house, you probably won't have to worry about this. As long as you're a law-abiding citizen, everything should be fine, ideally speaking.

You can bring your pets to a house, whereas most apartments don't allow pets

There are some exceptions, although apartments that do allow pets tend to charge an extra fee. From what I can gather, most apartment complexes don't allow pets. With a house, though, this is not something you have to be concerned about. You can bring your pets to a house with much more ease.

You don't have to deal with roommates in a house, but you might in an apartment

Roommates can be hit or miss. They're not technically required, but they can be a nuisance at times. In a house setting, this isn't something you have to worry about because it's just you paying for the house, not two people splitting the rent. This gives you a lot more flexibility in how you afford the house.

Houses are more calming to live in, whereas apartments are not

Houses tend to be more relaxing to live in. Apartments can lead to a lot of stress due to various factors, including the rules, the people in the complex, and the landlord. Does this mean living in a house is completely stress-free? No, not really, but there's significantly less stress when you live in a house because you have fewer things to worry about.

There are fewer annoying people to deal with in a house compared to an apartment

Apartments can have a lot of annoying people, including neighbors who live across from you, roommates, and generally more people who might drive you nuts. Houses might still have some of those people, but there won't be as many. Plus, you can always block out certain noises in a house, so there's that as well.

While a house might be more expensive, you don't have to worry about a landlord; in an apartment, the landlord can be a major concern

When you buy a house, you have much more creative freedom with what you do with it and how you decide to pay for it. It's going to cost a lot more, but in the long run, it comes with more pros than cons. Landlords can be very frustrating to deal with at times. Some might argue they are even unreasonable or biased, but I digress.

As long as you can pay for the house, you can continue living in it; in an apartment complex, getting three strikes could mean eviction

As long as you can afford your house payment, you still own the house and can do whatever you want in it. In an apartment, if you get three major warnings, you could be evicted and forced to move out on the spot, which can be aggravating to deal with. Granted, living in a house isn't flawless, but there are a lot of good things you can do in a house.

Houses are quieter

The Contenders

In an apartment complex, your neighbors are all in the same building. In a house, they're in separate buildings, so you don't have to deal with them as much

One of the biggest issues with living in an apartment is that everyone shares the same building, so every noise is noticeable and can lead to a complaint being filed.

In a house, your neighbors live in separate buildings, making it much easier to avoid dealing with them and their noise. A house environment offers more privacy, and you're less likely to interact with your neighbors as frequently as you would in an apartment setting.

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