<p>I moved here from southern California, where going out to dinner at a decent place will ring you up about $25. Went out to eat last night and the total was $12 for a big meal, drink and dessert. 
So it’s definitely cheaper in comparison to most huge metropolises, but as a freshman it’s likely you won’t be going out too often anyways (you’ll be forced to pick a meal plan as a freshman so you’ll eat on campus). </p>
<p>The cost of living is also negligible as a freshman since you will be living in the dorms, which are about $6-7000 a year. Apartment rent prices can range from $300/mo to $900/mo as an upperclassman depending on the area you want to rent in and what kinds of amenities you want.</p>