Houses and Apartment Buildings Which Would You Live In?

Have you ever lived in a house or apartment building? I’ve lived in both and even though they are similar, they have several major differences. I would love to share below how they are alike and different. 

Houses and apartment buildings are similar in multiple ways. Both have neighborhoods and neighbors to play with. Both have stairs and a couple of floors. Though sneaky basements are common in houses, some apartment buildings like townhouses too have basements. Both have bedrooms and at least one window in a bedroom. In these ways houses and apartment building are alike.  

On the other hand, these households are different. Houses have an area (like a backyard) all to themselves. However, apartment buildings have an area to share. While houses have attics, apartment buildings have none. Even though apartment buildings have many neighbors, houses have one or two living next door and sometimes at quite a distance. Unlike houses, dogs may not be allowed in apartment buildings. Houses only have one family in a building, yet apartment buildings may have several. Although apartment buildings may have a children’s center, houses do not. Apartments are less expensive than buying a whole house. These are some differences between the two types of living areas.

Moving from a house to an apartment building may seem difficult, but knowing what to expect will help you be more comfortable. If you are moving to an apartment building, you have to be aware of the sounds you might think come from your house even when no one other than you is around. Really, it is just your neighbors. The squeaking and thumping sounds are passing through the walls. 

Even though moving means getting comfortable in a different environment, many things will feel similar.   

Writing Girl (WG)