<prompt> Human: Hey PF,Im moving to Bellevue, Seattle for work in June. Im graduating May so this is going to be my first big boy job. Im making 100k base, with benefits. I want to max out my 401k and Roth IRA, and have a decent chunk left over for investing in a taxable account after filling out my emergency fund of 15k. Ive also got student loan payments of 400month. Ive been looking at a few 1 bedroom apartments, and theyre all in the 1600 - 2600 range. I previously wanted to get a place with a few people I know, but that fell through and I really want to avoid living with people I dont know if I can help it. Do you think I can afford it?  <response>: Congratulations on landing a job in the Seattle area. Bellevue is fantastic.Yes, you can afford to live alone. Dont listen to anyone that suggests you should look further north or south as youll be spending an extra 1-2 hours a day in traffic. 