Rent: $900 for a 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment.

Utilities: $50-100 a month for electric, $20 water, $70 mid-tier cable, $45 high-speed internet

Food: $500 a month for two people

monthly costs:

Rent: $550.00 for one bedroom apt.

Utilities (electric, water, garbage), $100

Food: $300.00

Health care: $200.00

Car/Gas: $150.00

Education: $150.00

Cat food and stuff: $50.00

Miscellaneous: (clothing, restaurants) : $300.00