<prompt> Human: So I recently landed a job making 64,000 a year plus 400 a month car allowance. Im trying to budget living expenses rent, food,etc. as well as car payments. Ive been wanting a nice car since I was 14, its always been a dream of mine, but I am willing to let my desires go for the time being if the payoff will be worth it. So my ultimate question is, how much can I budget for rent and a car, given my salary? If it helps, I live in Washington and am trying to live in the Tacoma area, but really anywhere between Seattle and Olympia as my girlfriend is working in Olympia and I will be commuting to SeaTac Airport to begin with but will potentially be moved around depending on where the job site is my job is in the construction field.  <response>: Dont spend more than you make. Ever. 