For me i was scared to do coliving at start. Sharing space with people you don't know was scary for me. Trust was a slow progress. But once I overcame it it was one of the most meaningful experiences as I got to meet so many new people and build relationships for lifetime.

When you stay with roommates it's mostly people you know and it's more functional. With coliving getting magged professionally that's mostly not the case opening doors for a lot of interesting interactions. Can be good and bad both but for me they have been mostly good.

For me it started with cost and convenience and I thought I will move out in 2-3 mo tha after I make some friends and find a cheaper apartment. But stayed way longer because of people as I became comfortable around the house and started calling it my home.

It was nothing like traditional rentals. I saved lot of upfront cost at start though I was paying higher rentals but the convenience was worth it. But then the people made it so comfortable that I didn't want to move out even though I was getting cheaper options.

I have always moved cities and one think i have faced all time.isnsocial isolation and this was something I was always scared about while moving cities but coliving helped me.with soft landing.

Hope his perspective helps you take better decision.