Living in a metropolitan city such as New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles can make your living expenses higher as compared to other places. Usually, students spend up to USD 13500 to 17500 per year on living expenses in the USA. A lot of students choose to live in suburban areas to avoid high rental expenses. This could mean a long commute between your college or university and your residence. In some cases, universities can provide a travel pass for students that saves travel expenses.

Halls of residence or on-campus hostels are usually provided by all universities in the USA. But staying in an off-campus accommodation such as in a homestay, apartment or flat is usually more economical. It is advisable to live on-campus at the beginning of your course when you’re still getting accustomed to your new life, later on, you can move to a more economical residential option.