the cost of living here is way too high, and pay is very little as well as lay offs during cold months, rentals are so high, i was lucky to get a 500 dollar apt, i think its the only one around as others are much more, and I am in Saratoga Springs NY.

rent is $500
Utilities included

Food $50 dollars a month i eat at work cannot afford to shop much,

recreation 0 dollars I cannot afford to go out

dozen eggs nearly 3.50 a dozen