The Cost of Moving to Providence for Grad School

On August 4, 2017, I said “deuces” to my six-figure salary, clambered into the driver’s seat of a rented U-Haul, and drove my stuff to Providence, Rhode Island to start a PhD program.

Why I’m in Philadelphia Instead of Seattle

I grew up in Seattle and always planned to spend my adulthood there.

The Cost of Going From Roommates to Living on Your Own

I had eight roommates in two years.

More People Are Moving Out of High Cost-of-Living Areas

I told you I was part of a trend.

Should We Stay or Should We Go?

The cost of considering a move abroad.

Figuring Out How I’m Going to Pay Myself Back the Costs of This Move

Well… some of them, anyway.

The Cost of Moving: Adding Up the Numbers

When I decided to move from Seattle to Cedar Rapids, I told you I’d keep track of every expense—and I have, from the security deposit to the pack of breath mints I bought at the airport.

The Cost of Moving: Getting From Seattle to Cedar Rapids

Right now I am sitting in my new apartment next to 14 of my 27 boxes (thanks, Sip and Ship!).

Gov. Scott Walker Wants to Spend $6.8 Million Convincing Millennials to Move to Wisconsin

Are you considering leaving an expensive metro area for somewhere with a lower cost of living?

Why My Plan to Move to Los Angeles Failed

Let’s talk first about what went wrong. The short answer is everything. The long answer is, well, long.