Rent: $1400 (water & heat included) 1600 square feet loft. Open concept. Second Floor walk up in the historic district the "Old Port".

Utilities: Electric is $30, Cable + phone + internet = $130

Transportation: I walk everywhere but the metro costs $2.75 a ride. Cabs rides are about $17 for a 10 min ride tip included.

Food: About $300 a month on groceries. Dinning out is expensive. A burger will cost you at least $11.

Recreation: Movies are $13 a ticket