I can barley get by and I live with a few family members. If I were to live alone then it would be even harder to get by because I'm having to pay even more money not only for rent but also in utilities. Where I live it's so hard to find a place less then $1,200 a month and having one job doesn't even pay enough, let alone you have a car note and other expenses.
Why is it so punishing to live alone? Even if you have 2 jobs and you are able to save money you wouldn't have enough time to even spend that money, you'd be working non-stop.