[header] How to prepare to move out of your parents' house [title] Learn about cost of living. [step] When you live on your own, you will have a lot of bills. That is simply unavoidable. 
Before you move, you'll want to research the cost of many things, including rent, utilities, food, and transportation. Make a list of all of the things you use in your daily life (water, heat, internet) and then figure out how much those things cost per month in your city.