His old apartment cost 750*$2=$<<750*2=1500>>1500 a month

His new apartment cost $2800/2=$<<2800/2=1400>>1400 a month

So he saves $1500-$1400=$<<1500-1400=100>>100 a month

That means he saves $100*12=$<<100*12=1200>>1200 a year

# Answer

1200
<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
John decides to get a new apartment with a roommate.  His former rent was $2 per square foot for a 750 square foot apartment.  His new apartment cost $2800 per month, which he splits evenly with the roommate.  How much money does he save a year?
Please reason step by step, and put your final answer within \boxed{{}}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant

user
1200
John decides to get a new apartment with a roommate.  His former rent was $2 per square foot for a 750 square foot apartment.  His new apartment cost $2800 per month, which he splits evenly with the roommate.  How much money does he save a year?
train