Co-op living is pretty common in certain areas. I lived in a co-op last year and it worked out pretty well. Like any living situation, it had it&#x27;s pros and cons<p>Pros<p>- Low cost. Was about $500&#x2F;month and that included rent, utilities, and food.<p>- Got a warm meal every night. Only had to cook&#x2F;clean once a week.<p>- Community feel<p>Cons<p>- Some people were bad cooks. Others were just annoying.<p>- We all had our own bedrooms but the common spaces were communal. It was hard to invite friends over without feeling like I was encroaching on my housemates&#x27; space.<p>Overall it was a good experience. It&#x27;s a great way to meet people if you are new to a city.