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Average Costs by Region
Southeast (AL, MS, AR, TN): $700-$1,100/mo — Stipend exceeds rent
Midwest (OH, IN, IA, KS): $800-$1,200/mo — Stipend exceeds rent
Mountain West (MT, WY, CO): $1,000-$1,500/mo — Stipend covers rent
Pacific NW (WA, OR): $1,300-$1,800/mo — Stipend covers most
Northeast (NY, NJ, MA): $1,500-$2,200/mo — Stipend may fall short
California: $1,600-$2,500/mo — Stipend may fall short in metros
Hawaii: $1,800-$3,000/mo — Stipend often falls short
Housing Search Checklist
- Start 4-6 weeks before assignment
- Budget: 60-80% of housing stipend
- Search Furnished Finder first
- Join Facebook housing groups
- Request video tour before committing
- Confirm lease matches 13-week contract
- Verify WiFi, utilities, parking included
- Check commute under 30 minutes
- Get everything in writing
- Photo document at move-in
- Save all receipts for taxes
Pro Tips
Scam Warning Signs
Wire transfer requests, prices too good to be true, refusal of video tours, pressure for immediate deposit, landlord "out of country", no written lease — all red flags. Always verify before sending money.