Rent $1433 for 2500 sq ft home on 1/4 acre south of uptown,

Utilities Gas $250/month Electric $200/month

Phone/Cable/Internet Bundle $218/month,

Gas is $1.54 a gallon and you have to have a car because public transportation is a joke here!

Food is relative, I don't eat at home so it's a lot more for me than most probably $100/week.

Our Mortgage/Taxes are $1600 month, private preschool is $400. Recreational activities for kids $300. Utilities, internet $50, Cell phone $90, electric $165, directv $80, water $50, gas $125, insurance (car) $100, health insurance $800, both car payments combined are $700. House and lawn maintenance $250. Food $500

All in all, family of 4 costs about 5-6K per month