Well ive got a 3rd interview coming up tommorow for a job that will offer me enough money to finnaly move out. Ive been trying to do some research on the the exspences aside from rent alone. I was wondering if those of you in apartments could give me a rough idea what your utilities look like on average. I know that your numbers may be significantly higher or lower based on where you are but im just trying to get an idea. Also, prices on phone and cable would be helpfull as well. Thanks for any help you can offer

 

dude, totally depends on area. energy prices and energy useage are going to be different everywhere, as are the price of entertainment services. call the providers in your area and ask around.

 

Phone = Cell Phone...fuck a house phone - 45$

I know in Indiana, Gas/Water are usually comped and you just pay for Elec.

Renters Insurance

Do you actually need cable?

 

This is how mine breaks down

Rent = $690
Utilities = Nothing (landlord pays)
Cable = $100
Cell phone = $75

 

mine are kinda skewed b/c its a bigger place, but here are some basics for ya (from what I remember, when i was single 4 - 5 years ago in a house):
Electric - $125-175
Cable - $100
Phone - $25 (vonage)
Cell - $75
Groceries = $400+

Now, of course, much of this can be split w/ a roommate.