I'd advise you to factor in the cost of utilities and any property taxes and/or monthly maintenance fees if applicable. Consider alsoyour removals cost unless hiring a van and a pair of strong guys to move in your bed, furniture etc. Budgeting is essential.

Need to ask here, but is your income of $2,000 before tax, or net after taxation? Sorry to add, but consider the rising cost of food/groceries and the price of gas unless taking public transport or cycling. Will you be dining out once a month?

Here in London I am taxed to death for being a high earner. I have to pay an additional rate of my taxable income. Last year this jumped from 40% up to 45%. Criminal.