<prompt> Human: Currently working in Charlotte, North Carolina but residing in a town across the state line in South Carolina. I live with my friend who owns a house, who doesnt charge me rent. He just asks that I cut the grass and help out around the house I usually throw him 200 a month just to help him out with the mortgage payment. My dilemma is that my work commute is about 30 miles each way and takes about 40 minutes to get to and from work. I have the ability to sign up for an apartment which is half of a milewalking distance to my office. This apartment is walking distance to bars, restaurants, shopping and the gym, while the free housing closest attractions are 8-10 miles away. The apartment would cost me 825 per month not including utilities. I also have student loans and a car payment each month. Really looking for some guidance on what to do. Other factors include that my work schedule is 40hrwk, M-F 8am-4pm, and I also get two days where I get to work from home not sure how long this will last though. Im kind of concerned with the mileage Im putting on my car, as well as the lack of personal space roommate is very needy of attention and desires to hang out constantly since his girlfriend left him.Any advice on what you would do in my situation would be beneficial. Thank you!  <response>: This is a personal decision. Youre going to have to ask yourself if the 425 plus utilities and gas money you save a month to help pay off your loans and save money in general is worth more than the privacy, and ease of being social that would come with the move. I imagine that it would be hard for you to have a girlfriend or invite people over while you are at your friends place. You just have to weigh the two options yourself. 