<prompt> Human: I know this has been discussed before by other people with a similar situation on this sub, but Im still curious what advice I could garner from my specific circumstances.Im 24, working at a school as an teachers assistant, taking home around 1,900 a month. Im taking online classes and should be a certified teacher by 2020. The main issue is that I have to commute 50 mins each way to work. Ive had this job for around a little under 2 years and the commute is tiresome, leaving the house at 7 and getting home after 6 with having homework to do can be draining but I could never find a place I could reasonable affordable until recently I found a studio for 600, that is 10 mins from work.I did the math and found that after rent, food, utilities, car payment and car insurance, my expenses would be around 1,300, allowing me to pocket 600. Living at home, I pay 500 or so for my car, insurance and gas.So Im wondering what is the wiser decision; to keep making the commute for another year and a half until I get certified, banking my money as I have been, or getting my own place, saving the ware and tare on my car, money on gas, building my credit up some more by having leasing experience and having more time to do hw. I would still be able to save some money, just not as much. Additional details:I have a good relationship with my parents. At 24, I have the desire to be on my own and part of me feels if I can, I should, you know, I wont be saving as much money living at home, but that is the case for everyone. I wouldnt say Im embarrassed to be living with my folks, but at times, I feel a bit inadequate in doing so. Still, my parents are a bit skeptical and would rather me save as much money as I can while I get certified.Im someone who values privacy and space, so having my own space greatly appeals to me. At university, I lived on my own for a year and enjoyed it, but part of me cant shake the feeling that building up a larger nest egg now will allow for greater comfort in the future.I would appreciate any advice offered. Thanks!  <response>: Asking in the person finance subreddit, I feel most responses will lean towards stay with parents, save money. Life isnt all about money and since youll still be able to save money not to mention the other benefits I think you should move out. Just be sure your budget is accurate and all your monthly expenses arent understated. Good luck! 