I work at Harvard Business School in the 53 pay grade. I was started at $53k and make $63k in the same job 5 years later. Currently looking for my next move.

There are tons of applicants... If you are a recent college grad with no relevant experience and ask for $65k, they will move on to the next recent college grad who'll take $55k.

Living by yourself in this area at that salary would be spreading it extremely thin. Get a roommate.