I want to move out on my own. What factors should I consider?

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I was talking with two of my girlfriends and they both live at home still, (as do I). We were thinking of moving in to an apartment together and splitting rent three ways.

I have about $5000 in schooling to pay for next year, and then I also was thinking I'll be needing to buy a car, seeing as my mother lets me use hers, that would be another $5000, (used) plus gas and insurance. 

What other costs do I need to cover? I think it would be wisest to organize a budget and see if I can really afford all this. 

Suggestions would be fabulous. ^_^

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Rent (obv)
electricity/water if not included
heating/air conditioning if not included
internet if not included
cable if not included
Food is a big one
cost of maintenance on the car (oil changes, tire changes - winter/summer tires if you need it, car washes, licensing)
Clothes, shoes, etc
utensils if you need them
laundry if its not included

that's all i can think of at the moment

Anonymous · Answer

You simply talked of your girlfriends? Come on. Don't believe everything that you read!

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