Rent is about $800 a month for two bedroom in the county, a little less in some parts of the city.

Utilities - about $100-200 a month for gas and electric. It doesn't really matter if the apartment is all electric. It will still be about the same.

Gas is currently about $1.40 a gallon.

Movie ticket: $7-8.50.

Many free activities, including the zoo, art museum, and science center. On Friday nights, the special exhibits at the art museum are free. Botanical Gardens are also free to area residents on Saturday mornings. Children's zoo is free before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Weekly groceries for one person: $50-75