<prompt> Human: Im 26 live with my parents but long story short, my home environment has become extremely toxic. I feel its time to leave and Ive always wanted my own place. I consider myself frugal but since I dont make a lot my estimated budget is tight. Id like to get your opinion. I work in an area where most 1 BR apartments cost anywhere from 900-1100 a month. I found a great studio apt a block away from my job for 890 a month. After taxes and my companys retirement savings plan I have 1900 to spend so heres my estimated budget:Rent: 890Utilities:143Renter insurance:15Groceries:150Fast food:50Internet:40Phone:50Car Insurance: 130Gas: somewhere around 70-100 not sure how much ill end up using I recently paid off all my debts which drained my savings down to 3k. I could wait a few more months to build more savings but I really want to move this year.Its tight I know but am I missing anything major?I know you guys are going to grill me about not spending more than 30 of my income on rent but I dont see any other alternatives if I ever want to move out.  <response>: Why not get a roommate? Im sure it would be way cheaper, even if you only had one. My suggestion for finding some would go to Facebook and search Your City Rooms for Rent Many of them will have shorter term leases where you can save money, or get out quick if you hate it compared to one bedrooms. Also your car insurance looks high and your groceries look low, but those both can vary greatly by region. 