<prompt> Human: So, Ive currently got a decently paying job as a recent college graduate. My job is a 45 minute commute each way from my parents house, where I am currently living. They told me that Im allowed to stay here rent free while I save up some cash. The problem is, I really dont seem to be able to handle the commute. As Ive just started this job, I dont know the exact numbers, but Ill give you guys what I know.Income: 64k pre tax after 401k contributions, a take home calculator says ill be taking home 3000 a month, but I dont know how accurate that is.Emergency found: slightly under 3kThe cost of living walking distance from my job seems to be fairly high Northern Virginia area and the best rent costs seem to be about 1600 per month. That seems like it might be a bit much relative to my take home... but I really dont know what I should be aiming for proportionally.Financially speaking, should I just be thankful for my current rent free situation, or is it worth my while to find something else?  <response>: Youre going to have to move at some point, right? I think its just a matter of when is the best time. Surely you can handle the commute until you have an emergency fund built up it should be 3-6 months of expenses that you will have after you move out. plus youll want some money saved for new apartment goodies and security depositfirstlast month rent. 1600 is definitely too much for rent if youre taking home 3000. 