I'm Asking: Is It Rude to Ask How Much Rent Someone Pays?

Rent is a hot topic in the Bay Area, because we renters have a constant gripe about how much we're charged to live here. Whenever someone asks me how much I pay to rent my one-bedroom, the question always comes with some hesitant qualifier letting me know it's OK if I don't want to share. Personally, I have no problem answering someone when asked how much I pay in rent.

Do you renters find it rude when asked this question? And homeowners, I'd love to know how you fielded these questions when you were a renter or if you ever get probes about your mortgage costs.

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