Single also differs from being in a childless couple e.g. in your early 20s. To get on the ladder today, 5 years sharing rent is priceless. Then once you do, y

Single also differs from being in a childless couple e.g. in your early 20s. To get on the ladder today, 5 years sharing rent is priceless. Then once you do, you get child benefits. Many people are single late in life too. So I don't think it's something you can equate.