<prompt> Human: I just got a job starting next month in the midwest. I am new to budgeting and not sure what would be a realistic amount to spend on rent. From this tax calculator, I see that I will be paying 6,236 in state and federal taxes.The job offers free health care, so that is covered. There is a 401k that they will match 100 up to the first 4. I will be using a company truck, so all business related travel expenses are covered.Rent where we are moving is relatively very cheap, but the cheaper you go the more ghetto it gets. My wife and dog will be moving with me, and around a third of my job will be working from home, so I would rather not live in the ghetto if I can afford to pay a bit more. What would be a range of rent that I could safely expect to spend?How much should I aim to put towards savings every month?Part of my job will be working from home, so does that mean my internet is tax deductible? Also will my cell phone bill be tax deductable, as I will need a hot spot while traveling? How does this work?edit: looks like I can estimate 280year on rental insurance just did one quote from progressiveedit 2: Its in KCedit 3: my inbox... why is this thread so popular? I was thinking I would get 5-15 replies at max.Assistant: If youre working from home I would splurge a little on rent and find a quiet place with some land between your neighbors and obviously an extra room for a dedicated office. I would say 1000month is not unreasonable esp. without kids.Does your wife work?What is your job, if you dont mind?Human: Im getting off topic with this. Regardless, OP should splurge on a really good computer chair and a desk with good ergonomics. Assistant: Using an old L shaped office desk I found on craigslist, and a swivel chair my neighbor was going to throw out, works good enough for me.  <response>: If you dont spend significant time one feet get yourself a nice computer chair. 