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Between finding a place that isn’t a complete dump and making sure you’re in the the right neighborhood for you, moving to Chicago is probably one of the more stressful things you’ll do in your lifetime. And because Chicago is one of the most expensive rental markets in the country, chances are you’ll need a roommate to turn your dream of moving out of your parents’ basement into a reality. That dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if the person you choose turns out to be a slob or one of those people who needs to blast Bassnectar during their morning routine. So if you’re feeling a little funky about your next bunky, check out this list of roommates you’ll have in Chicago.
1. The one who commandeers the living room every Monday night for The Bachelor or The Bachelorette watch parties
2. The one who leaves dried-up, uncovered leftovers in the fridge for weeks on end
3. The one who has a friend with a boat in Belmont Harbor
4. The one whose boyfriend or girlfriend moves in without ever actually talking it over or paying any rent
5. The one who sets the thermostat to “arctic” regardless of the weather
6. The one who sells drugs out of the living room
