conversation: User (footcreamfin): "Going to law school in the fall (great school, got a scholarship so tuition is only 9k/yr), but will need to take out loans for cost of living.  \n\n\n\n\n\nLiving with roommates, my rent would be $600/month.  But commute to school would be 15min.  \n\n\n\nIf i live at home, i will save a total of 7.2k/yr (22k over 3 years) plus mom cooks dinner, so save a bit on food. Downside is i would be a 24 - 27 yr old living with his parents, can't bring dates home, and commute would be 1hr everyday.\n\n\n\n\n1hr commute to school, 40 min commute back (after rush hour) every weekday. For 3 years is alot of time."
  Self: "I'd definitely say move close to school.  You'd have that much extra time for studying and non-school activities.  Small price to pay for less stress and more freedom."
  