Can I Afford to Live Off Campus?

Know the Hidden Costs

Living off campus often seems less expensive than living in the residence halls but that is not always the case. Many expenses that you may not think of are covered in your dorm costs like your bed, toilet paper, cleaning products and all of your pots, pans and plates! Before you move off campus make sure to consider how much it will be furnish your new home as well as buy groceries and payfor transportation to and from school. Most landlords require a first and last months rent as well as a damage deposit when you sign a lease so don't forget to plan for that as well.

^{*amounts based on average monthly payments for 12 months}

^{**WWU rates based on 2020 - 2021 rates (total divided by 9 months of residence)}