I'm a car owner from New York and it's way more affordable and possible than you may have researched estimates for, especially up by Columbia. Also, once you get here there are a ton of ways to make money to scaffold your daytime obligations/school/dreams... if the hustle is strong within you. If you're gonna withdraw because you're no longer interested don't let me stop you, but if it's really for affordability you should stay in the pool to see how you fare. I think it's a better look overall. Good luck.