12/02/2008 - 2 bedroom apt. for $975.

single health insurance, Preferred Care, $250.36, family plan $650.92.,

dozen eggs is $1.25,

gallon of milk $3.99.,

gas is finally down to $2.49 a gallon,

loaf of bread is $1.19 (store brand).

Utilities - natural gas is $300 average for a hot water tank and furnace in the winter.

Electric is about $250 for lights and appliances in the winter.

Monthly Costs

rent $800 3 bedroom in a 100+year old home converted into 3 apartments- no improvements in 15+ years

gas and electric $160

food $600

recreation varies