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I feel it heavily depends on cost of living, rent/mortgage, your income, etc. I know some folks view moving out, living independently, etc. as being part of growing up and being an adult. I feel however making smart financial decisions is also a part of growing up and if swallowing one's pride, living at home, helping with utility, property tax, etc. while minimizing your spending is part of that, so be it.

What good is it to show you're "independent" if you throwing away your money on rent? Friend of mine bought a nice size home in Phoeniz, Arizona for I think $200-300k. My sister and brother-in-law recently bought a home of similar size in Los Angeles, California for $750k. Everyone's situation is bound to be different.

xjayguyx posted...

I only have a high-school diploma and make good money

That is very vague. Friend of mine only has a high-school diploma but he works for the city with LADWP and I think makes $70-80k a year after 10+ years of working there and constantly earning new certification. But I doubt that many folks with only high school diploma can obtain what he has due to the limited number of positions available and based on how often I see the city opening up positions that only need a GED. From what he told me, the city would rather pay him to work overtime regularly than hire new technicians. That kinda screws over anyone else trying to get a foot into the door.
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