<prompt> Human: Im 28 years old. I make 65k, plus a year-end bonus which normally puts me around 75k. For the purposes of monthly budgeting, I typically ignore the bonus. I live in a major city with a relatively high cost of living. For the past couple years, Ive lived with my friend in a 2 BR apartment and I pay 1,200 a month which is below average for the area. My friend is moving, so Im going to be looking for new housing this summer. I also work from home full-time. I have a home office tucked into my bedroom, which I sometimes pull out into the living room while my roommate is at work. But in small-ish city apartments, it gets a bit cramped.I know I cant afford a 2 BR on my own to have both a bedroom and an office. But Id really like to get a 1 BR to have to myself. Problem is, my rent would increase from 1,200 a month to likely around 1,500 a month maybe a bit more. That would be about 28 of my gross pay, but I know people dont really like using before tax amounts. Using after-tax dollars puts me at about 37 of my pay, which I know is higher than recommended.However, Im saving about 100 in gas per month by not commuting. And less wear and tear on my car. Plus the dollar value of having about extra hours per day avoiding a 45 minute commute each way compared to my old job. Mentally, it feels like I should have a place I really like and feel comfortable in if Im going to spend so much time there work leisure. But from a financial perspective, it might make more sense to try to find a roommate again.Any thoughts or advice? EditAs far as debt, I pay 250 a month for car payment. 300 a month for student loans, but those are all under 3 interest and Im paying the minimums on them until theyre gone. I also save 1k a month, plus anything left over.  <response>: Set it up so you have a great place to live and work. Youre spending the majority of your life in there right now. Source: many years working remote from home 