Rent is cheap and talking from experience it is possible to make it with just about 30k being that the couple is carful
The basic rule is simply to watch what you spend. You need to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck on necessities. When your in the grocery know how much each item is supposed to cost for example cherries are a fruit and can be cheap but can range from 1.99 to 5.99 per pound
Put on the side 15% of your check and make a fund 5% each 1. Savings 2. Vacations/extras 3. Unexpected expenses
Keep track what your spending knowing where your money’s going