How much should I save to move across the country alone?

Question

I live in Michigan and am strongly considering moving to Maryland in September when my lease is up. So far I have managed to save up about $1500 in savings plus a couple of more hundred in checking. When I move I plan to transfer jobs so that I will have a job when I get their and then search for something better once I am in the state.
My bestfriend lives in Baltimore, where I plan on moving to and has told me that I can live with her until I land on my feet. I am trying not to live with her at all because she is very sweet and nice and is my bestfriend, but she has rats and roaches in her house.
How can I go about getting an apartment lined up and exactly how much money should I have saved? I want to make this transition as smoothly as possible.

Answer 1

I would say about $2000 and try to have an apartment lined up so that you don't have to stay in a roach and rat house. Good luck