For you college students, this article by Melanie Williamson might be useful for you to consider whether it’s living on or off campus that fit you better. There are some points you should take in taking the decision. As written in the article, things such like cost of living off-campus for the area in which your campus is located, sales tax, transportation costs, and utility costs should be estimated well and be compared to the cost of living on-campus. Also consider the advantages and disadvantages of both from other point of view except cost, such as flexibility, rules, study effectiveness, community, ease of access to campus facility, etc. This article might help guiding you find the best solution. Read here.