If you’re a renter and living alone, you probably already realize you pay more for rent. After all, you’re not splitting the cost with a roommate or partners. But the amount may surprise you.

In Seattle, that “singles tax” amounts to $11,556 per year, making the city among the most expensive in the United States for solo renters.

An analysis by Seattle-based Zillow and StreetEasy — Zillow’s New York City brand — notes that the national average of $7,562 ( a record high, and an increase of $450 from last year) is equivalent to more than 1,300 lattes or more than 12 years of dating app subscriptions.

Of course, living alone brings a certain peace and quiet, but those in Seattle with roommates or partners collectively save more than $23,000 annually when compared to solo renters. 

Personally, I haven’t had a roommate who wasn’t a romantic partner since I was in my 20s. That was a long time ago. Look at my friend Carter, who almost owns his house outright, but shares it with a family with several kids. Sure, that covers his mortgage, but he often complains they’ve taken over his space. Two of my neighbors rent part of their houses as Airbnbs, choosing to sacrifice privacy for extra money. No thanks.

The steepest singles tax is in New York City, unsurprisingly, at more than $20,000 annually. San Francisco, San Jose, Boston, Washington, D.C., and San Diego are the only cities more expensive than Seattle.

Tinder, anyone?