<prompt> Human: Today Im going in for my final interview at a non-profit in a relatively expensive city. They have basically offered me the job, and todays interview is just to meet the rest of the team and discuss the benefits. I need help gauging how high to negotiate my salary to based on what they will offer me and what benefits to ask for.When they asked for my salary requirements, I originally told them around 55k in total compensation. They responded by saying since we are a non-profit, the salary would be in the upper 30ks.The cost of living is relatively high in this city. I dont think Id be able to find rent for under 1500month. So this low of a salary seems problematic. Theyve also mentioned a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and employer paid life insurance a flexible spending account health reimbursement account 403b flexible vacation and sick leave personal days and morenbsp;nbsp;nbsp;How high should I negotiate my salary to? What benefits should I ask for?nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;This would be my first salaried position after graduating college. It is with an organization I am passionate about and it seems like it would be a great stepping stone for my career. I dont want to seem greedy or unsympathetic and ask for something too high, because I know this is a non-profit. However, I do have some student loan debt that I have to start paying off within the next six months...I am not currently located in the city this job in based in, so I would have to move there.Also, theyve just created this position after an influx of money, so I am unsure of how high they are capable of going salary-wise. Edit: My bad! I misunderstood the income tax exemption!  <response>: I also understand some non-profits are exempt from income taxes. I believe this one is, but Im not positive.They Dont pay corporate income taxes like normal business do, but that has nothing with you, its not like your salary will be tax-free. 