Rent: $550.00 for a 2 bedroom apartment w/ 930 square feet. No utilities included in the rent. Washer & Dryer in unit. Electric Bill: $100.00 average monthly for 2 adults in a 2 bedroom apartment. Water bill: $15.00 per month. Cable/Internet/phone (landline) bundle through Cox Communications: $170.00 per month.

Gallon of milk: $3.00 for January 2009.
Gallon of gas: $1.79 for January 2009.