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Grant first compares the effective rent because rent is usually the dominant housing cost, then places meaningful recurring fees beside that number. Small trash or pest-control differences rarely justify choosing a worse apartment, while a substantial high-rise amenity fee or paid parking can materially change the comparison. The goal is to keep the economics understandable rather than burying the renter in a complicated formula. Calculate the core net rent consistently, identify unusually large required fees, and then make the final decision based on overall neighborhood, building, commute, and lifestyle value.
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