Is $1800 in rent for a 1bedroom too much for a LCOL city? Just moved from HCOL city and rent is pretty much the same, which is disappointing. $90k base salary for context.

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It depends on the location, square footage, and apartment quality. I live in a LCOL city.

My newly refurbished apartment is 950 square feet, 1 mile from downtown in a great neighborhood, and I pay $1400. It seems like you are over paying.

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Depends on some of the other details, but I’d say you’re overpaying.

What’s the square footage, what’s the type of neighborhood you’re in, and what’re the amenities in your place?

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Are you sure you cannot find a place for $1500-1600?

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I think it’s all dependent on what you’re looking for and are willing to or comfortable paying. I personally pay around $1,800 (rent, utilities, etc) and make like $20k less than you. I, however, have a 2 bedroom with an attached garage in a fairly nice area. I also have little to no other expenses so I am able to still save a substantial amount of my paycheck.

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This is actually pretty impressive. Where do you live? $1800 for rent + utilities for all that is a sweet deal.

your rent in relation to salary is fine. even if there are lower cost apartments, I would stay away from places where other people's problems create problems for you

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Personally I’d try to stay closer to $1400-$1500 because after utilities that $1800 is going to be $2000+

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The difference between 1400 and 1800 is 5K a year. Paying 5k more a year to live in a nice safe place where you can walk anywhere is 100% worth it

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What city?

I pay 1800 in dallas for a 1bd and make 5 grand less than that

I pay 1450-1500 for 950 square feet and it’s a 1B/1B and I live in Chicago… you’re overpaying

Feel like rent everywhere is insane, regardless of COL

This feels like a hot take from a coastal city- those of us in the second tier Midwest cities are vibing

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