<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance,First time poster looking for some thoughts from the knowledgeable folks here.The question Im debating is: Given my income, is it feasible for me to pay x in rent?The numbers:Take home pay: 1900month transportation is factored into thisDebating whether I should rent a place at this price: 1150month flat, utilitieswifi includedAvailable savings: 12,000No debtobligations, employed. Current rent is 780...but debating whether moving to this nicer place for 1150 is feasibledoablesmartresponsible or a very poor decision, so if anyone can chime in and provide some thoughts on that, I greatly appreciated it.Thank you in advance Assistant: What are the factors making you consider a 47.4 increase in your monthly rent payment? Human: Shorter commute time tofrom work on the weekdays. Walkable to work if need be, about 30 minutes. Apartment is new, whereas the place Im in now is old, though it is livable.Dont think this count as a valid reason but honestly it does weigh in in my mind, place is in the middle of the city and walkable distance to all the hangout spots.  <response>: Too bad you wont have any money to hang out and do stuff with if you are paying 60 of your wages to your landlord. 