I think I see where others are getting confused and I understand and apologize. Splitting time would be a better way of putting it rather than splitting costs. Of course the only way two commercial or private license pilots can split time is if they both AGREE to who is PIC and who is the safety pilot and therefore both can log PIC when appropriate. If you are the safety pilot we can figure out a fair way for that person to pay for each leg of the flight. I don't really care about the money aspect of it, I would like to start flying as soon as possible with anyone who would care to join.
I thought this was unspoken considering everyone else here is doing the same thing? Splitting time with a safety pilot, so the same rules apply here.