I worked for a wealthy guy who told me a secret I've never forgotten: it's not how much you make, it's how much you keep.

If $24k is allowing you to save $1k/mo in you current situation, you're doing better than people who make $150k/yr and live paycheck to paycheck. Just make sure you're building a skillset in the meantime that will allow you to bring in more money when your monthly expenses/needs go up.