UC Irvine Visual Studies

[LondonFog27]

I recently received an offer from UCI but I am concerned about the low stipend. How does one live on 21,000 USD in a county where the average salary is 90,000 USD?

Is the subsidized student housing worth it?  ( I see that there are graduate student housing options but does it still feel like a dorm?)

Do you need to buy a car? ( I currently  live in a city where the rent is more expensive but you can rely on public transportation)

Do people hold part time positions in addition to TA requirements to make ends meet?

Is it common for them to offer relocation funds?

Thanks in advance!