nlewis4 t1_irwz5o0 wrote
It really depends on how much of your monthly cash flow has to go towards debt and loans. If you have no or minimal debt then you can probably make it at $18. I was able to live relatively comfortably in the sense that I didn't exactly have to pinch every penny in 2018 making $18 an hour with a $400 car payment paying 650 for rent. I know those numbers are out of date now but it should at least provide some comparison
Day9125 OP t1_irx2pby wrote
I was figuring I'd be screwed at any less than $18. I currently make $16.25 and live out of county. This is why I need the student loan thing to go through and actually happen. I have $4300 left in loans. It would also make moving out so much easier.
nlewis4 t1_irx335v wrote
Cheap apartments ARE out there, you just can't expect 3 bedrooms for your 5 dogs and 3 kids like many of the unreasonable people out there. I look on zillow every day out of boredom at work to see what's in the market. $16.25 would probably not be the easiest way to make it with today's prices but if you are frugal enough I would guess it could potentially be possible. Almost all landlords require proof of income that you make at least 3 times the monthly rent.
Day9125 OP t1_irx44n8 wrote
>Almost all landlords require proof of income that you make at least 3 times the monthly rent.
This is so ridiculous in today's world. We don't want to pay people decent money and then ask the world of them. It legit makes me want to cause violence.
Anyways. I'm probably looking for a new job next month. I'm not convinced where I am is worth staying. And on another note I'm fine with a 1 bedroom. I don't have pets and they're honestly like a child and cost money too. Not worth it for someone like me.
nlewis4 t1_irx4g2w wrote
> This is so ridiculous in today's world.
Just wait until you see the process for getting a home mortgage lol. You could show proof that you can effortlessly afford DOUBLE the monthly mortgage payment by what you afford in monthly rent and they will still say you can't afford it.
Day9125 OP t1_irx5jc7 wrote
My response is and would be that they're on drugs. I'm not even joking.
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