<prompt> Human: Hi, I am currently a senior at a private university US. I got a job and will be moving to Denver following graduation. My gross salary will be 35,000. After looking at the costs of rent, the costs of living, and factoring in my current lifestyle, I am genuinely concerned about making ends meet and surviving next year, and I could use some advice. Currently, my parents pay for everything. I have a car, furniture live in an apartment, and basically am not in wantneed of anything, for which I am extremely grateful. However, once I graduate, all of my expenses will be my own. Thankfully I dont have any student loans to pay off. Rent in the Denver area is expensive and is increasing every year. Based on my salary, I really cant afford much more than 700month, however, there are very few decent rentals in this price range, and the few that exist are no more than 300 square feet. Factor in cost of food, transportation, and hobbies, its going to be very close. So I am in need of advice. I am planning to attend medical school in two years, so I dont know if that makes a difference. Should I pay more for rent 50 salary to live in a decent place? Should I get a roommate?? I am planning to bike commute and hopefully pick up a job on the weekends. Should I plan to not save a whole lot during these two years?Thanks for the help, and let me know if theres a better place to post this!  <response>: Try living with roommates. Its not for everyone, but its a great way to reduce housing costs. 