You're saving 1k/month, but out of curiosity, what is the total rent? In 2016 I lived in adequately nice 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment in Ames, IA (home of

You're saving 1k/month, but out of curiosity, what is the total rent? In 2016 I lived in adequately nice 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment in Ames, IA (home of Iowa State University) for $820/month before splitting with my roommate. Internet, cable, and water were included. The highest end apartments I heard of in town were ~800/month per tenant in 4 bedroom swanky apartments right across the street from the university. Obviously total comp can more than offset cost of living differences, but the difference in cost continually blow my mind.