Our Mortgage/Taxes are $1600 month, private preschool is $400. Recreational activities for kids $300. Utilities, internet $50, Cell phone $90, electric $165, directv $80, water $50, gas $125, insurance (car) $100, health insurance $800, both car payments combined are $700. House and lawn maintenance $250. Food $500

All in all, family of 4 costs about 5-6K per month