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Can I Afford to Move Out?

Moving out is exciting — until you realize how many costs nobody told you about. This tool shows you the real number: what it costs to move in and what you'll pay every month after that.

// Are You Ready?

Before you run the numbers, answer these three questions honestly.

Do you have a steady income?

A job you've had for at least a few months — not seasonal, not "probably starting soon"

Do you have $2,000 - $5,000 saved?

Enough for deposits, first month, move-in supplies, and a small emergency cushion

Are you free of high-interest debt?

No credit card balances you're carrying month-to-month — student loans at low rates are OK

// The Basics

Monthly Rent

Security Deposit (usually 1 month's rent)

First + Last Month? (some landlords require both upfront)

// Monthly Bills

Electricity (avg $50–150)

Water / Sewer (sometimes included)

Internet / WiFi

Renter's Insurance (avg $15–30/mo)

Groceries (avg $250–400/mo for one person)

// Monthly Add-Ons

These get tacked onto your rent every month — easy to overlook when you're comparing apartments.

Parking / Garage (monthly fee)

Storage Unit (monthly fee)

Pet Rent (monthly fee on top of pet deposit — usually $25–75/mo)

// Move-In Costs (one-time)

Check the ones that apply — these are the costs people forget about.

// Splitting With Roommates?

Number of People Splitting Rent (1 = just you)