I worked hard at the start of my 20's enduring long commutes, terrible cars, and entry level paychecks until I could afford to live in an American city. And tha

I worked hard at the start of my 20's enduring long commutes, terrible cars, and entry level paychecks until I could afford to live in an American city. And that still required having a roommate to make rent. Even if I could have afforded it at the time, I wouldn't recommend living alone in the city for your first few years until you're well-adjusted. And geez, imagine going through quarantine alone in a city you don't know.