<prompt> Human: Im in a situation where I really need to live on my own at this point. Im living with friends, paying no rent but like I cant keep doing this. Im not really living. Im living in basically their closet with things strewn all over the place. They have no room to put it elsewhere, and its just... bad. I make 11 an hour, and my paychecks average about 1450 a month. There are places around me for just under 700 a month, but Im worried I might get myself in a pickle. I know money will be tight but I want advice as to if I should just stick it out or if I should go for it. Paying 80 for cell, 200 for car insurance, and well, I eat when I can. 80 a month in gas  <response>: So unfortunately no you cannot afford to live alone at the time. Heres the great news though - theres steps between living in a closet with dirty clothes and renting a place entirely on your own. Look for a roommate situation - often you can find a solo room while sharing part of a larger house cheaply. 