my house payment is $550 a month(3 bedroom). the apartments across the way from me are at around $900 for one bedroom.
I disagree with this article...
$550 per month? Astounds me.
You probably pay more for utilities and home insurance than they do. Some owners also have mortgage insurance if they still have a mortgage. And apartment dwellers don't have to pay real estate tax, nor routine repairs, painting and cleaning, mowing and landscaping, alarm systems, or replacing worn out mechanicals—HVAC, stove, fridge, water heater, dishwasher, disposal, ceiling fans, and sometimes carpeting or flooring, doors or windows, roof, or rain gutters.
They would have more expense than you for parking if their apartment lot doesn't offer free parking but you have a driveway or on-street parking with no fee.