> San Fran and New York are very expensive.
Maybe before covid. I am not so sure anymore though.
This is anecdotal, but for reference, I am going to save 1k$ a month on rent for my 1 bedroom apartment, when it renews.
Maybe before covid. I am not so sure anymore though.
This is anecdotal, but for reference, I am going to save 1k$ a month on rent for my 1 bedroom apartment, when it renews.
In 2016 I lived in adequately nice 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment in Ames, IA (home of Iowa State University) for $820/month before splitting with my roommate. Internet, cable, and water were included. The highest end apartments I heard of in town were ~800/month per tenant in 4 bedroom swanky apartments right across the street from the university.
Obviously total comp can more than offset cost of living differences, but the difference in cost continually blow my mind.
I’m very remote from this situation so please excuse my ignorance.
Many of my friends moved back to their hometown to be near their parents as well. It's much cheaper and probably a once in a lifetime chance to really interact with your parents daily after college.