<prompt> Human: I live in Fresno, CA at the moment. I am planning a move to San Luise Obispo, CA. I have lived with my parents but they want me gone. I am applying to any and all jobs there right now from 10 and up, but I am assuming the worst and that 10ph full time is what I will end up with. Five months from now I also hope to enter the college there part time while working full time. I only have four courses left that need to be taken they must be taken in sets of two before I am eligible for the nursing program. So that will take around a year and a half. I have a grant that covers the cost of registering for classes. I pay for the textbooks. I will be renting with two close friends. They seem to believe we could afford a three bedroom place for around 2000 a month but this sounds like it wouldnt be viable. I dont have experience in budgeting though so I dont know. They each make 10 an hour full time as well. I dont even understand the health insurance laws in CA right now, all I know is that I get really nervous when I see people saying they pay hundreds for theirs. I also dont know what to expect for utilities, but they have lived together a while and assured me its possible. My only bills at the moment are my phone at about 45pm, my car insurance at 50pm, and gas which will increase significantly in the area about 24-26mpg. Can someone please tell me if living in San Luise Obispo is possible while making 10ph and eventually going back to school under my circumstances? I keep playing with my calculator but I really dont have a sense if anything I am doing is right and my family is not talking to me.  <response>: A few thoughts: Housing in SLO is more expensive than Fresno. You should browse the San Luis Obispo craigslist apartments for rent page to see if 2000 for a 3 bedroom apartment is viable. Youre going to have a hard time getting on a lease without a job already lined up. You need to create a budget with all your possible living expenses food, rent, insurance, gas, utilities, etc... and project all your expenses as well as you possibly can. Post it back here, and let us give you some feedback. 