<prompt> Human: I really just want to live independently. Right now I live and take care of my grandparents for free rent and stuff, but Im tired of doing that and I just want my own place. Maybe an apartment, I dont care. I dont have much, Id probably have to buy a new bed and furniture, so how much should I start saving up before I think about moving out?Edit: wow. Thanks for all of the advice! Im happy that you all took the time and wrote me what you think would be best for me, and Im taking everything into consideration. I plan on saving for a few months, maybe 4-5, or until I have over 10,000, just so I have enough. I also might get a townhouse with a friend, because down where I live they arent much. The one Im looking at is new and has new appliances and only charges 1250 a month without utilities, so thats something Im looking into Edit 2: I want everyone to know that Ive read every reply and comment here and I great fully appreciate the help! Im taking everything into consideration, and I apologize if I couldnt reply to some of you, this blew up and its hard to reply to everything!Thanks again everybody! I also recently got a credit card with Bank of America to help me build credit. Buy some small things, pay it off, thats my plan for credit right now, Im also looking into YNABAssistant: agree with others. Had 6k moved out of state and that money was all gone by first paycheck. Would recommend having double rent for move in, 1k-2k for furniture, TV, Pots and pans, linens, and first grocery shopping trip where you get the essentials like cleaning supplies, TP, etc. On top of that I would recommend at least a few months salary for emergencies and just in case fund. I should note this was a move from Chicago to Detroit, and I am not sure where you are at, how much rent and living expenses are, how much debt you have, etc. But I would guess that if youre staying in state and you dont live in high rent places like California or NYC, nor what possessions I mentioned before you have covered, the 5k-6k would be plenty to cover what you are trying to accomplish. But of course Id recommend doing research, look up rent for apartments check the neighborhood stats as well, ask the landlords what utilities youll be responsible for and what the average renter pays, take inventory of what you have and what youll need, and lastly if you need a truck to move check prices.Edit: Forgot bed and Mattress these can be extremely expensive, if you have one you can take great, but if not, look at slat beds or platform ones that dont require a box spring for support because mattress box spring combos start at like 800 for cheap and go upto 2k. Found a slat bed for 200 then a nice mattress for 550. besides first months rent and deposit, this was my most expensive purchase Human: I live down by Portland so stuff isnt as expensive as Chicago, like everyone is saying Im going to save up around 5k and see where I can find a place from there. Currently Im in no debt so that works out for me!  <response>: If you live anywhere near Portland, 5k wont even get you in the door of a decent one bedroom when you consider first, last, and deposit...not to mention utilities deposits, furniture, and other necessities. Not even close. 