Ive spent a good chunk of my life cohabitating with others but it was either them in my home or me in their home. The only time it felt equal was when we moved into a new space together and started from scratch. There is just a different dynamic (to me) when one enters another's space.
I am not sure I would have considered it before. I am not a fan of living with people unless I have control (landlord etc)..
This is a unique situation and one I am not sure I personally could repeat again. We have 4 people that generally mesh well. I am really not a very communal person.. haha