Rent- $615 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath flat on the 2nd floor. Decent space but not so much with the maintenance.

Utilities- on average about $150 for gas, water, electricity, trash. Utilities are allocated amongst the complex and distributed by number of tenants in house hold and size of living quarters. Gas for 2 vehicles driven to work and back, 1 vehicle to run errands in and family travel is about $50 a week.

Healthcare/Childcare- insurance and medical is paid monthly and costs about $115.

Food- Groceries/Out- For myself, my wife and daughter i spend about $200 on groceries and about $100 on going out to eat.

3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 2400 sq. ft. home - house payment, $1700 per month

electricity - $200 per month

gasoline - $1.75 per gallon

movies - $7 ticket

Rent: for a 2 bedroom $725,

Transportation: $100 per month;

Food: $ 400 a month 3 in household

Electricity: $120

Lunch during the week varies: $10-20 per week