Living alone has its perks. But then the other side of this is facing more responsibilities. Now, you would have to make sure that you have meals and everything you need at home. You also have to pay your bills every month. So before you actually decide to move out from your parents' home, make sure you at least have a steady source of income. A responsible person would also live according to his own means only. If your salary is not much you cannot expect to continue living like they way you used to under the roof and support of your parents.   Your first responsibility is to look for the right apartment. The location is essential to convenient lifestyle. For a given rent, there's always a tradeoff between great location and space. Still living near your work at this stage would benefit you. Again, just choose a place you can afford. If you want you can also take a roommate so you can split the rent and expenses at home.   Make sure that you choose your roommate well though. Choose someone you will get along well at all counts. He or she must be someone who can adjust to your moods and likes and dislikes. And most importantly, your roommate must be someone who will pay the rent and his or her share of the expenses in the apartment regularly and on time always.