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Why I have a roommate at my age

Single moms. Retirees. Entrepreneurs. Americans of all ages are doubling up with roommates as rents continue to climb.

Always on the road

daniel nainan
Comedian Dan Nainan likes having someone to keep his cat company while he's touring.
  • Roommate : Dan Nainan
  • Ages: 33
  • Where : New York City

I never expected I would be living with a roommate at this age. But you know, it's not too bad!

In some ways, it's better than living alone and I have someone to watch my cat when I'm on the road, which is a lot. I'm a comedian.

Plus, my roommate, Nikki, is extremely neat. I'm less inclined to be messy with her around. When I've lived alone it can get like a bomb hit.

The apartment is pretty big as New York apartments go, 750 square feet. I could afford it on my own but every penny helps; it's like found money.

The only time I wish I didn't have a roommate is when I have a girlfriend over, but that doesn't happen too often.

My roommate is totally cool with it. She has a boyfriend who has his own place so she doesn't have any guys over. Once in a while we have parties and both sets of our friends get to know each other.

  @CNNMoney - Last updated November 05 2014 06:58 PM ET

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