rent: $2100 (4 bed/2.5 bath house on 3500 sf lot, newer area, safe area)

water, trash, sewer: $100

Electricity: $100

gas: $30

gasoline: $3.75/gallon currently- need car to get everywhere

health care: $250 month- this is what I pay after my employer's contribution

education: varies on school

Need car to get everywhere. Cost of living is very high in So. Cal. Within reasonable driving distance to Orange County.