I want to move out of my parent's house the day i turn 18. Why i want to do so is none of your business....but anyway they have made it clear that they will not pay for my college. I have about 1000 dollars right now and will continue to add to that with multiple jobs when i turn 16. I need to know how much an average apartment will cost, car, food, phone, etc. I also plan on taking my cat with me, is this illegal? my parents bought him, and they might report me as stealing him although i care for him and do all the work. I don;t want anything to do with my parents after i turn 18. I am very smart. I plan on finishing highschool and going to college. PLease tell me everything i will need to move out. I live in Chicago, and apartments can be expensive.
ps... please just answer my questions and don't say stuff on how i should just try to fix my relationship with them, make things better, etc. because you're not me and you don't know anything about me or my parents, so again, please mind your own business.What will i need to move out at 18?
Here's the deal- Your best bet is to get a boyfriend that has a decent job to move in with and share the expenses. That's how most things of this nature is done. It is just too much expense to make the break without some help doing so. You will have rent to pay, expensive as you say, and utility bills, electricity, water, garbage, phone, etc.Plus transportation to pay in form of a car note or cab, bus, or subway fare. All in all it is an expensive proposition. Best bet- boyfriend to help you. If the boyfriend is not an option, get with 2 or three of your girl friends and share all the expenses. Good luck with your plan.What will i need to move out at 18?
things u may need
food- Average is 30-20 a month considering u do not eat out
apartment- Anywhere from 200-400 a month depending on where and size
electric bill- 30-50 dollars a month
phone bill- IDK verys
Water bill- around 30 dollars amonth
Chicago is a very expensive city. I'd move to where I wanted to go to college. All you need to move out is some boxes, a way to go and a place to go to. $1000 should give you enough for a deposit on a place.
if its no ones business you shouldn;t post it here, sorry
Ok first of all do not listen to the figures lauren gave you. I am not sure here she lives where you can pay $400 or less for an appt.
apartment = in Chicago...in a safe(ish) area...you are looking at at least $1000 a month minimum for a small studio apt. Add to that a deposite, could be first and last months could be just one month. So add another $1000 for initial apt cost.
If you only by groceries w/ no eating out...and you do some smart shopping = at least $100 and month...and that is with cupon clipping and sale shopping like crazy. Add in another $50 for things like cleaning supplies, shower stuff, lightbulbs..etc.
bills = electric/gas/cable/internet at least $350 a month. but that does not include deposits which can be anywhere from $50-200 per utility (one time fee)
car = unless you pay cash you will not really be able to get a car because at 18 no one is going to loan you money...so for the used car to get you from place to place = $5000
Gas = at least $150 a month...i would suggest public transportation.
There there is the fact of you bouncing out of your parents w/o much but your clothes...because it is doubtful they will let you take your stuff. so you will need to have something to sleep on/sit on/eat on. so jsut for fun we will say $1000 start up for furnishing your apt.
And yes, they can go after you for taking the family pet. Not to mention many apt complexes do not allow animals and if so they will require a deposite of normally around $300 if not more.
soooooo.....good luck......just FYI...most of my estimation are on the way conservative (low) side...most of them could easily be doubled.
ok well what I would suggest is save up a lot of money and use it buy yourself a car so you can get to and from work.
Living on your own is pretty expensive sometimes...I would suggest you either find some friends and get an apartment with a few bedrooms that you can all share, or see if someone else is renting a room. That way you won't be obligated to pay for the entire apartment plus all utilities yourself.
And no I'm not going to tell you anything about your relationship with your parents. I moved into my boyfriend's house when I turn 18 and then we moved into an apartment because I couldn't stand to be around my parents. Sometimes people just don't get along.
As for the cat...if you DO take the cat with you and they call the police, the worst thing that can happen is the cops show up at your house and you give back the cat. You won't be prosecuted for taking your cat. If you love the cat I would say just take him and see if they wig out. They might not even care, since its one less thing to take care of.
This is what my husband and I were paying every month for our 2 bedroom apartment (and this probably doesn't even come close to chicago):
Rent: 485
Renter's insurance: 25
Utilities: 70
Cable and internet: 80
Food: 300
Gas: 100
Car insurance: 150
Cat: 50
and yes, apartments with pets usually require an extra deposit, plus pet rent. Deposit for an apartment is usually around $400, with a cat it can go up to $600-$700, and pet rent can add up to $100 extra
Girl, I moved out when I was sixteen, and I can tell you, it's a very hard road. First of all, working while is college is tough in itself. Maybe you can get some sort of college financial aid. Sometimes, even loans help you to get by, but you have to pay them back. Also, try to get a roommate. That will help with the costs. I have no idea how much an apartment will cost you, but housing, utilities, etc, will be expensive. You CAN do this though. Just be tough, hang in there, and don't give up!
well when you turn 18 then you will be going to college so find a super Cheap place that allows cats of course and wait till you get to into a college then find an apartment (the closer to the school the more expensive )and there and if you don't want any think to do with them i mean thats fine it is non of our bBusinessif you hate you parents (i don't know if you hate them but..
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What do you need when you move out on your own?
Whether you're 18, 26, or 52, we all have to move out of our parent's house eventually. When I was 18 I loaded up my mom's soccer van with a butterfly chair, an electric kettle, some bedding and every item of clothing I owned to cram into a small two person dorm in San Diego.
After four years on campus, I moved in with two other girls who had all the furniture, and was pretty set, but then our landlord took some crazy pills and after a very cold winter and a lot of mold I ended up moving somewhere else with a friend. This time, though, I realized how little I had in terms of household items. I didn't even have a glass to drink out of let alone a couch to sit on or a dining table to eat at! Once we had our new place it seemed I was forever forgetting something else (oh yeah, lamps would be nice I guess...) and it took a few months until I felt like I could cook a meal without realizing I had to go buy a can opener or a spatula.
Recently a colleague of mine moved out of her father's house for the first time at 25 years old, and asked me what I thought she needed to get. I started listing off some of the main things I had forgotten, and then began to make her a list. I'll start with the basics:
A bed (and please, don't have a mattress on the floor. My husband made the mistake when we were engaged of tipping his memory foam mattress up when the carpet was cleaned and putting it down again before it was completely dry. Months later when we finally did get a box spring and frame and lifted the mattress up again, the bottom was covered with mold...so please...don't put your mattress on the floor, let it breathe).
A nightstand-you don't want to have to get out of bed to turn off the light do you? Get one big enough to hold what you need-books, a drink, alarm clock, a lamp, even a laptop if you're a workaholic or MySpace addict. Or you could just drop stuff on the floor and trip over it in the morning. Your choice.
Someplace to put your clothes-whether it be in the closet, hanging shelves, a dresser, an 18th century cherry wood armoire, or in bins, you need someplace to keep them tidy.
A laundry basket (yes, men, you do need one if only for transportation purposes).
A mirror-to make sure your just as pretty as you think you are. And warning, those over the door mirrors sometimes can distort to make you look larger than you really are...talk about depressing.
Something to sit on-a couch, a sofa, a beanbag, an inflatable chair, just something comfortable. Remember, you can always get a slipcover to give an ugly couch a cute face.
A coffee table and/or side tables-as refined as most of us claim to be we usually do a lot of our eating in our living rooms in front of the TV, so it's helpful to have something to put your beer and cheese puffs-I mean Chardonnay and brie cheese-on. Consider something with drawers for remote control and magazine storage.
Something to put your TV on-be it a custom built entertainment center, a $15 Ikea TV stand, or an old desk, put your TV on something. It's helpful to have some media storage as well so you don't have stacks of Sex and the City DVDs lying around.
Lighting-Floor lamps, table lamps, ceiling lights, assess what your place needs and make sure it's well lit. You can find fun lanterns for as litle as a couple bucks. A dingy place looks dirty and uninviting. A well lit home looks warm and welcoming. Plus it scares away the cockroaches.
Dining table and chairs-these too can be found second hand, and don't worry if the chairs don't match...just call it ';eclectic.';
A desk and chair-this is optional but useful to keep a computer or laptop on, your mail organized, and for writing those long letters to Aunt Gracie that we all do.
Some other optional furniture pieces are bookshelves, an entry table/entry hooks or coat rack for keys and jackets, shelves to hang for either books, media, knickknacks or whatever you wish to display, rugs to cozy up a room and bring color, artwork or interesting accessories to decorate, curtains to keep out nosy nei
Maybe moving to a less expensive city will help you never have to be involved with your parents again. There are lots of places you can go with friendly people to help you out. In my city (montreal, you probably couldn't come here) apartments range from 500 lowest. Monthly, just for yourself, i'd estimate it being 1500, including phone, car, apartment and food. Make sure where ever you go you have a job set up in advance, because if not it'll just be a waste of time and your money.
Go to www.craigslist.org and look for a cheap apartment or roommate that wont mind having a cat. Save, save and save and then when you find the right place let them know. They cant legally keep you in their house and if you dont depend on them financially, then you dont need anything from them. You should be respectful when telling them if and when you leave and ask if they will mind you taking your cat. Keep in mind that if they dont want you to take the cat, dont get mad, just think of it in terms of saving money by not having to buy cat food and kitty litter. Besides, if this will be your first time on your own, its best that you are the only living thing that you will have to take care of for a while. You can also get stuff for you place on craigslist. Just use sense and discretion. Good luck
At age 18 you can move out and your parents have no recourse. I think it would be unlikely that they would go after you about the cat, especially since it seems that it was a gift to you anyway. If it turns out to be a problem, just give it back to them or leave it in the first place.
Living on your own can be expensive.
Apartment: Even in the small town where I live the minimum is about $500 a month. In Chicago it will be more although it depends on the neighborhood, quality, size. Perhaps you can share a place with a group.
Car: If you know someone with an old but reliable car you might get it for $1000. Without this kind of connection you will be lucky to find anything acceptable for les than about $4000. Reliability is key here, so do some research on that. After you buy it, you will need insurance (required by most states). In Chicago that will be at least $200/month since you are young and single. In a big city like that you might avoid the expense of a car for a while by using public transportation.
Phone: If you only need a cell phone (i.e. no need to connect a computer) the best deal is a prepaid one. You can find them in many places you probably already know about, but if you don't then consider Target or Wal-Mart, and read the materials carefully before you buy. This is cheap is you limit the use and can get very exspensive if you talk and /or text a lot. I would avoid any phone with fancy features (camera, music, special rings, etc); just go for the basics.
Food: Depends on how you approach it. Eating out is generally expensive unless you work in that restaurant. Cooking is time-consuming but cheaper. If your budget is really tight and if you are open-minded you can get along on minimal stuff like bread, milk and eggs. For a really tight budget and self-preparation you can probably squeeze by on $3/day.
College: This also has costs. Depends on the kind of place you go to, but don't overlook it in your planning.
Furniture: If you have an apartment, you will probably need to acquire some furniture. Look for yard sales (some places called rummage sales or garage sales). Here you can get good bargains. You might find everything you need for $100. The big problem will be delivery to your place. Keep track of who among your friends has a truck. Move the small stuff in your car or a taxi.
Cooking utensils: Again, you can find this sort of stuff at yard sales for cheap. Dishes too. You might find everything you need for $25.
Hey we have something in common. My parents are mean to and i want to move out to. But i would just calculate food clothing and other expenses. But yeah i wanna move out to. If i was u i would move to a different city were apartments are cheap. Btw im 13
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