<prompt> Human: Hi all, I am a college senior who was fortunate enough to land a job for after I graduate with what I believe to be good pay 65k. Im moving from Queens, NY where my parents are to one of the Quad Cities in Iowa where Ill be solo and am starting to look at apartments online.Im trying to figure out how much Ill be spending on other things groceries, gas, etc. so I can see what would make sense to spend on my apartment. There are some Im finding that are really nice looking but end up being up to 1,200, while some of the not-so-nice ones are down to 600 or so. Is it crazy to spend that much on an apartment right out of college, or is it worth it since it will make me feel most comfortable?Lastly, what other finances should I be looking at for living on my own other than groceries and gas? These are literally the only two I can think of since its all I really have to worry about right now  <response>: You do not want to spend more than 30 of your take home on rent. Youll have a lot of other bills, necessities, and a life to live. If rent costs more than 30 it will put the squeeze on your whole cash flow. 