<prompt> Human: Im living in Los Angeles, and Im wondering what my next place should be. I make 5000month pre tax, so like 3000month after taxes, 401k matching, and insurance. I can have my own room for 1000 or share a room for 600. Im paying 700month currently and share a room. Not sure if I should continue living in a shared room or not. Its cheap, but my own room would be nice. Any advice?I should clarify that Id still have an apartment-mate, but the difference is Id have my own room.  <response>: Living with roommates is hard enough. Honestly it boils down to your personal preference of how much privacy you require. 