Splitting rent equally is the obvious choice, but if one of you earns 3× the other, equal split can quietly cause resentment. This tool gives you both options side by side.
Roommate split calculator
Equal-split or income-weighted (the fairer option when one person earns more).
$1200/mo
$1200/mo
Total covered$2400 / $2400
How most international students split rent
- Equal split (default), works when everyone is on a similar stipend or budget. Easy, no math.
- Income-weighted, works when there's a big income gap (e.g., one is a fully funded PhD with $36K, the other is a self-funded master's with $12K from family).
- Room-size adjusted, bigger room or master with private bath pays more. Common for 3- and 4-bed houses.
Things to agree on BEFORE you sign
- Who pays what, written down, not verbal.
- How utility bills get split (equal? based on rooms? based on usage?).
- Cleaning rotation.
- Guests / overnight policy.
- Quiet hours.
- What happens if one person breaks the lease early.
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