<prompt> Human: In my city, apartments are priced around 700-800 in the ghetto. In the skyscrapers, they are typically around 1600-1900.I can afford either, but I enjoy saving money.I am scared to rent in a bad area since I fear the shifty environment will inhibit my confidence, motivation, and success. I also fear a Craigslist roommate situation since Ive had some very stressful roommate situations druggies, moved-in girlfriend without my permissionOne of my main goals is to start a business someday - but I fear my motivation will erode when Im not surrounded by successful people and a clean, safe, environment.Does this really make a difference? Can anyone here attest to how living in a bad situation held them back?My most productive point in life was when I lived alone in a luxury high rise. I was even more successful at budgeting money in other categories.I am 29 so living environment is still somewhat important to social status at this age.Or do I need to suck it up and move into a dirty shack in the industrial area?Edit: also, I am likely to be single soon and there is the dating component to consider. A lot of young women are pretty fickle and will judge my apartment. Has anyone else with a decent income encountered issues even after explaining that they are frugal?  <response>: When I made 90k a year I still rented for 750 a month. Obviously safety first regardless of how much you pay per month but living cheap doesnt necessarily mean living in danger. I personally dont believe that paying more always equates to having it better.I felt that renting cheap actually elevated my living standards. I was able to spend more money eating more healthy, investing that little extra on a gym with more, and taking some classes that Ive always been interested in. Plus, pretty soon my safety nest ended up being very sizable to the point where I could probably survive if I didnt work for a few years. Now thats a good feeling to have.Not sure if its your cup of tea but Im a minimalist. Sort of an idea for living more efficiently and without burdening yourself with a lot of stuff. There is rminimalism that goes into the lifestyle aspect of this but there are also aesthetic postings as well. 