Should I go for a 1BR (~2000) or studio (~1700)? No debt, making 90k, lived at home past 6 months and saved but ready to move back to the city. Thinking 1BR mostly because we may be stuck at home for a while + I have a bf that may want to visit for a couple of wks at a time.

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When my lease ends I’m also going to do a 1BR. With the WFH environment its nice to have a separate space for work. If you’re okay with the UES, there are a lot of 1BRs for 1.5-1.8.

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Don't pay more than 30% of your take home

I’d go for 1BR. The price difference isn’t huge and the extra space is great. You’ll find ways to save elsewhere (and pay goes up rapidly at McK so I’m not worried).

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