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-CalicoKitty- t1_jaea119 wrote

Definitely possible with that income. It's not just rent though; groceries and other everyday items are also expensive here. Keep in mind that most apartments will require 4x rent up front (first, last, security, and broker). You can try to look for no-fee apartments to avoid the broker fee.

If you're serious about getting your masters you could probably get a job at a university and get your degree part-time for almost free. My wife and I both did this and we know many others who did as well. Good luck!

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PassionPit101 OP t1_jaeq6aq wrote

Thanks so much for the advice! I'm honestly considering working as a university employee for that exact reason. If you don't mind me asking, where did you and your wife decide to get your MAs? I've noticed some universities are less generous than others in terms of employee education benefits.

Also, where do people usually find their no-fee apartments?

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-CalicoKitty- t1_jaew7lh wrote

You're welcome! We got our degrees from Boston University in 2.5 years. At the time the benefit covered 100% tuition for the first class each semester, 90% for the second. You also pay federal taxes on the value over a certain limit.

Edit: Just noticed your last question. Craigslist, Zillow, maybe Trulia, Apartments.com, or Facebook.

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