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What is the average age to move out?
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Replies: 38Last Post July 8, 2006 1:55pm by mrhardcore
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i think 19 is to early to move out cause of the money issue its not easy to get a job

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its too expensive to buy your ow right now

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STAY AT HOME as long as you can! its so much cheaper and yu will benifit alot more then the other people who move out yat young ages even thou they learn about managing money before you you will have the benifit of having money and your parents will always assist yu in managing money as well!

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It's different in Australia, because people here generally don't go away for university. I'd guess most people move out in their early twenties.

Me, I doubt I'll be moving out before I start my postgraduate studies.

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Lorna


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In the Uk, I reckon it's about mid-twenties but at the moment, the way house prices are and living costs, I think there's going to be a lot of people
who are my age now who are still going to be living at home well into their late twenties.



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bwt 21

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18...moving out for college but IMO, i think to REALLY move out it should be around early-mid 20's.

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I think the reason that he laughed and the reason that it seems early is that generally, young people (20ish years old) can't afford their own homes, especially if they're spending money on continuing their education, like you want to (even if it isn't for 4 years, it still costs, and usually that's not cheap). Now, if you were talking about an apartment, then that's more reasonable. My mom just sold her house for about $300,000.00 CDN - could you afford that much? I doubt it. And that's in a city where houses are relatively not that expensive. In popular living locations, the price goes up.

Keep in mind how much it costs to live as well. Food, phone, water, heating, electricity, internet, insurance, mortgage, gas for car, etc, etc.

You're right that the amount of independence you have also affects how soon you are ready to move out. I'm 20 and I'm still completely financially dependent on my family, though most of the year I live in university residence on the other end of the continent (so some level of independence, since I need to cook for myself and stuff. It's like living in an apartment, but I'm not paying bills, yet). I'm happy that I'm still being supported by my family, 'cause right now my job is training and I have to pay for it (but when I get faster (by less than a second), the government will pay me. I'm talking sports here, I want to go to the Olympics). Lately, I've been wanting to be more independent, to move out completely, but I can't yet. I figure I probably will when I graduate from uni, or possibly a year after that (since I'll be swamped with repaying my student loans). So, that's 22-23ish.

Not to discourage you, or anything. I think what would be best for you is to make a plan. Take into account everything - food, utilities, education, etc - and match it up with the amount you're willing to pay on housing. Then see if you can do it. Anything is possible if you really want it. You have to make it happen. So, if this is something that you want, you may need to make some sacrifices, but you can get it by working for it. Good luck.

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Great post, I wouldnt expect to buy a home for $300,000. It way to big. I've found some very beautiful houses in NC 3 bedroom 2 bathroom roughly 2000 sq ft. between $75,000 and $125,00 which we can afford.

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Heh, well there you go then! If you can afford it, and you're ready and willing, then go for it! Good luck and enjoy!

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i hope to do the same


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i moved out when i was 20. but my girlfriend moved citys when she was 17 to be with me.

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around 20 man i know a certian someone whos like 28 and still at home and his parents pay his car payments which he uses to impress all the girls trying to act all tough but in reality he is soft as a marshmellow

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My uncle is like 29 and still lives with my grandparents.

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danzelx

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move out when you can afford it financially its not a matter of age

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