Although the living arrangements of first married couples (FMC) are influenced by the original shape of Chinese family composition, patriarchal tradition, and the development of family structure, little attention has been given to this topic. In order to clarify the phenomenon of new household formation, this study introduced the resource theory and life course perspective. The data used combined two-waves and two panels (RI 1999, RII 2000, RI2000 and RII2001) of the “Panel Study of Family Dynamics” (PSFD), with 1,176 valid FMCs selected in total. Two logistic regression models were employed to figure out the living arrangements decision of newlywed couples, including neolocal, patrilocal or matrilocal residence. The results find that those whom aerie data younger age, the later marriage cohort, and those experienced leaving home for work are more likely to choose to live independently. The couple relative power model estimations are similar to husband's findings. The predominant party of the FMC tend to decide to reside with their own family. Most research results supported the life course and resource theory, except for the education variable's effects on the living arrangements. Contrary to hypotheses, the newly married husbands with higher education achievement are more likely to choose intergenerational co-residence or even matrilocal residence.