<prompt> Human: Hello Reddit! I am going to move out from my parents house pretty soon. Im in south California and Im a CNA making 12.50 am hour, getting 32-40 hours a week. My girlfriend is working at Starbucks making 10.55 around 24 hours a week. The affordable areas in my county go from 1100-1300 for a one bedroom and two bedrooms 1400-1700Is it possible to get a one bedroom? Plus after a few more months my salary will increase to 16 an hour and she will be a dental assistant making roughly around the same or more. EDIT:: Im making 14.50 now and working full time! Roughly 2275 after taxes same salary for my gf lol  <response>: I would advise you to wait until one of you gets the pay increase before pulling the trigger. I would also advise that you have an emergency fund of at least 5k beforehand. Do not forget moving into a new place youll need furniture, cleaning supplies, etc... It really adds up quick so I would have another budget in place for this as well. 