<prompt> Human: I currently have a job and save almost everything I make minus student loan debt. I want to move somewhere I have never been before and know I will need some serious money saved in order to support myself until I find a job. I just dont know how much. Im not moving anywhere that would involve a large cost of living increase like California or Hawaii if that makes answering any easier. Any response is much appreciated.  <response>: I didnt do that. I kept on flying back and forth, staying with a friend until I got the job. Why so? Because, even though I went to a city where jobs were plentiful, compared to the rest of the country, this took NINE MONTHS. Granted, I do have a semi-high level job, but given the job market, you may have to live on your savings for a year, on top of the cost of rent, etc, etc. You need to keep your money and remove that cost from this equation. You will eventually find work, regardless, and if you do move without a job, you will drive yourself bat-shit crazy, sitting at home applying for jobs in a city where you cant really be there, since you cant spend a penny on yourself, going out, making new friends, etc.I know this might sound counterproductive, but doing a bit of this half-and-half, I know its really best to keep the job and move. But, if you can somehow get unemployment and have saved a huge chunk of money say a year and a half of post-tax income, then MAYBE you can do that. MAYBE... 