Moving to Norwood....need help. (Cincinnati: rent, houses, buy)

[stupidterri]

I currently live in Monticello, KY....a small town on the border of TN. I'm 21 and I've been here my whole life. Just a few weeks ago my boyfriend's aunt, who lives in Norwood, offered him a place to stay, and I've been invited.

I only have a few weeks to decide because he's leaving this week and I want just enough time to take care of business before I go, but I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into.

Here's some factors for me:
-I've never even traveled out of state so I don't know what any other place is like.
-I've never lived in a big city....I've never even drove in one.
-The rent will be free until we can find jobs. But how easy will that be?
-I only have $1000 saved right now. If I stretch it, can I buy food, gas, and necessities until I can get a job?
-I'm used to drug users. I don't have many friends. The houses I'm used to here can be considered far from nice. With that in mind, could Norwood be worse?
-I only have a high school diploma. I went to college for 2 years but have no degree from it.

I've always wanted out of my hometown and here's an opportunity. Are the risks worth it?

[psm0110]

you'll want to check out the Cincinnati forum.

Norwood is essentially in the center of the I-275 circle, and very urban, so it sounds like you may be in for a culture shock. You'll find prices to be pretty affordable, but likely more than Monticello. Rents are cheap.

Sounds like the only risk is leaving home? I hope you're pretty dedicated to you BF & vice versa, because if you break up, you may get homesick quickly without nearby relatives.