<prompt> Human: So in short, we live in a studio 390 sq ft in a new building located in lower Manhattan with a rent of 670month. Its in a prime location with stores and transportation conveniently located all around. Its a great setup for singles, but as a couple we are pretty much on top of each other. And is difficult to have guests because i work nights. We would like to move into a new apartment with a bedroom in Brooklyn. We both come from public housing so you can imagine our shock at the rent prices, and Im afraid that if we leave this apt, well be worse off and spending more money. My finances: Monthly income: 4k grossDebt: 600Savings: 0. His: Monthly income: 3kDebt: 2kSavings: 10k. It doesnt look like we could buy a condo or coop. The apartments Id like to move into are about 2000month. And wed both like to continue saving for a family. Is this a good amount of rent for us? Or is it better to stay put for a few years and be miserable until we can afford to move out? I should add, Im looking to lease a car that would cost about 200mo. Edit: Sigh I didnt think I needed to add this information considering I was asking for financial advise not legal, but I guess I was wrong: I live here legally because I won a low-income lottery apartment 3 years ago when I was working retail making less than 20kyear. I was very open with them about my future career plans and was concerned about what would happen to the rent if I were to obtain a higher paying job. According to the powers that be, the rent is regulated across the board for all tenants in the program to be adjusted to 3 to renew the lease max regardless of income, given I do not find myself a millionaire at the end of the lease. My income forms are sent every year. So yes, it is possible to obtain low rent if you are dirt poor, lucky, aware of programs, and actually intend to make something of yourself.  <response>: Leasing a car when you live in Manhattan seems silly. Where are you going to park it? How much is that going to cost? Unless you truly need a car multiple times a week, I would think a combination of public transit, Zipcar, and UberLyft is a cheaper route to go. 2K out of 7000 is 28 of gross income. Probably about 38 of net income. Those numbers arent really out of line for a HCOL area. But 1500month is a lot of money and you have a sweet deal. Id recommend you save up at least a few grand before moving since you have zero savings. 