Own: 1,235/mo (170k value) house. On 1.5 acres. 2,700 sq. ft.

Utilities: Average $380/mo, incl. gas heat and electric cool, with pool.

Food: $600/mo for groceries with modest eating out.

No mass transportation costs.

Overall cost of services (lawn care, car car, etc.) is low in this area.

Mort $1250 - Urban 2B/R 2.5Bath Luxury Condo

Util $250 - All Elec not incl Cable, Internet, Phone

Food $650 ($100/wk on Groceries - $60/wk eating out) - 2 people

Health Care - $250 Great Company Health Insurance (probably not typical) - $60 insur premium (med plus dental) - $150 flex spend - $40 misc uncovered