SLS 1501 (Prof. Allison--Palm Beach Gardens): Living Expenses

Measures the income a family needs in order to attain a secure yet modest living standard by estimating community-specific costs of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, other necessities, and taxes.

Estimates the cost of living in your selected community or region. The calculator lists typical expenses, the living wage and typical wages for the selected location.

While local salaries, wages and lifestyle costs will vary throughout the United States, the internal data used in this calculator are national averages. The results will indicate a ballpark relationship between your expenses and the income you will need to support your lifestyle. The calculator will also suggest jobs that would support your desired lifestyle.

Find a new or used car. Good place to find car prices, maintenance fees, etc.

This site helps estimate the cost of going to college.

Will your child be going to college in a few years? This site will estimate college costs for you.

Online calculators to help determine college loan rates and analyze personal budgets.

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.

Learn about health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare.

Find health coverage that meets your needs and budget.

eHealthInsurance is a national marketplace that lists sales quotes for various health insurance plans and allows consumers to apply for coverage online.

Project how much inflation will affect your wages and expenses in 5 years or 10 years.

Considering moving to a new city? This web site will compare the average expenses and salary from your present location to your new location.