I lived at home until I was 29. Had an OK job. Took a job in CA that paid lots and now rent out here. I had more money living at home, hot food on the table the moment I came in, free laundry, garage, garden etc. However your freedom/independence is restricted, you can't bring your mates back pissed up for Playstation sessions inthe early hours and yes I do think when you tell women you still live at home they see it as a down side. Unless they know you're there for a good reason then in my opinion they dont look upon it very highly that you havent flown the coup.