When would I know the time is right to move out of my parent's house?

When you start asking questions about should I move out of my parents house.

EDIT: This merely meant that if you are beginning to wonder about it, then obviously you are ready to consider it, therefore you must be ready to take the plunge and move.

Well the biggest question is are you responsible enough to pay bills take care of where you live and do all the chores that come with living on your own. The next factor is do you have enough of an income to support yourself even if some of that comes from familiy. The age that someone is ready to do all of these things varies. Personally I think that some people are never really able to take care of themselves.

Here is what I think. If you have at least $3k saved and find a place that you can afford which includes not just rent but utilities, car insurance/payments, food and the extra's that come along. Then you are almost out. All of this should be able to be paid with at least 2 weekly pay checks. If you have use more than that, it will be a struggle.

The next thing to consider is are you emotionally ready to be on your own. I wouldn't jump into living with someone right away just to split the rent unless it's a room mate. Get to know yourself first and what you want out of life before you start living life with someone else. If you are doing it on your own, be ready to miss the way your life at home was. It is way harder out in the real world, if you can make it work it brings great pride. If not, will you be able to deal with having to go back home?

IF you are emotionally and financially prepared, then go for it. It is a life changing event we all have to make but should do so when one is soundly prepared.

When you are ready to become an ADULT and pay your own way. Or...ask them!

I was the youngest of three, and the two oldest left when they left high school, so I thought that is what a person was supposed to do. When I turned 18 I joined the Navy. That was the best decision I ever made. Get out, get a job, and get busy!! Your parents supported you through HS, so give them a break,,

When you get a job and a car and you can take care of yourself

When you feel like your responsible enough to handle rent, own property and take care of all the issues that come with that. If you have a good job and your responsible with your money, and your looking for some personal alone time with yourself, partner, friends.

When your kids start annoying your parents.

18 and graduated High School. Or 19 if you've not graduated high school.