<prompt> Human: I make approximately 75k a year Maybe up to 83 with bonuses. Im 24 years old, with around 35k saved up in stockssavings accounts and 7k in a 401k only started last year. Im looking at spending about 1400 a month on rent for a 1 bedroom apartment and I like the unit I toured not a display unit. Its super new, and has good kitchen space, plenty of room, with a solid location.Meanwhile I think the lowest I could find in the area is around 1000 for a 1 bedroom. Location is about the same and the unit would be a bit smaller, bit less modern, and with a cramped kitchen. Do you think I should go for the 1 bedroom to save more or go for the nicer apartment knowing that Ill be down like 300-400 dollars a month?I guess it boils down to whether I think creature comforts are more important than my ability to retire early. Has anyone been in a similar boat, and is there any advice youd give me?  <response>: I definitely splurge a little on my place.I spend 840 I could go as low as 700 and still be in a decent part of town.But I have an attached heated garage, with storage, and a dishwasher. I live in a northern area so the heated garage is a godsend come Dec-Jan-Feb.I pay a premium to never have to de-ice my car in the winter. And its worth every penny. 