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I’m going to be renting a house soon. It is a 2 bedroom bungalow with a basement. Will it help to keep the basement door closed all the time? (I wouldn’t be going down there for any purpose)
I am thinking in terms of the heat (gas and hydro) bills in the winter time, and then a/c in the summertime.
Would it be cheaper in that instance to rent a 2 bedroom bungalow rather than a 2 story house? I’m guessing yes because there is more volume for the heat and a/c to get to and fill, so that would take more energy?
Thanks
The two story house will be cheaper.
There is less surface area for it to absorb the outside temprature, and leak out the heating and airconditioning.
i was wondering where did they get their softwares from ? most of them are power sellers. it also states unused authentic activation key , so much cheaper then from online stores.
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I thought it was Springfield Mass but it’s looking a bit expensive. An average apartment where I’m from is around 400-600 for 2br/2ba. Utilities range from 100-200 for electric. 25 for cable. 10 for water. and maybe 150 for gas/heat.
I am a lesbian young woman looking for cheap cities to live in New England. I want to move within the next year.
New England can be a bit more expensive to live in than other parts of the country. Even Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire can be expensive, too. For instance if you compare a place you were looking at like Springfield, MA to a city in New Hampshire, like Portsmouth, Springfield is a bit under the average national cost of living, while Portsmouth is a bit more. I know firsthand NH, especially the southern coastal part can be expensive to live in.
However, here are a few places in each state that are below the national average in terms of overall cost of living:
Augusta, Maine
Bangor, Maine
Keene, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Rutland, VT
Newport, VT
Springfield, MA
Fitchburg, MA
Waterbury, CT
Hartford, CT
…as for Rhode Island, literally every place town boasts a higher than average cost of living. A few places like East Providence and Woonsocket, were basically even with the national average. One place in RI called New Shoreham (a small island off the coast) had the highest index I saw compared to all of the other places in New England, which made houses cost there 400% higher that average in the US. Despite that, the three most expensive states here in New England are ranked: 1) CT 2) MA 3) RI.
Maine ends up being the cheapest of the states to live in being only 23rd most expensive overall, but still has fairly high state taxes.
Overall, its tough to find a place in New England that is WELL below the national cost of living index. Most of those listed were just slightly below the average. Housing and utilities can be fairly costly around here.
However, Springfield, MA was the lowest overall. So if that appears too expensive you might have a tough time finding something that is not terribly expensive and is not in a really bad neighborhood. I don’t know anything about that particular area, but its basic crime rating shows its higher than the national rating for overall crime.
Don’t get discouraged though, I’m sure there are some places out there that might sound appealing. New England might might expensive overall and the winters are cold but there are plenty of people who choose to live there even though they could easily buy a cheaper house in a better climate elsewhere. There are some really beautiful parts, with nice people around. That’s why many people choose to put up with the cold and the cost. 
I’m moving into a new apartment where utilities are not included. My roomate and I have to get cable & internet. Which company is cheaper?
Direct TV is cheaper but the picture quality might not be the best depending on the weather and the city that u live in. Time Warner will be more expensive but their picture never goes out in bad weather.
How do you see their cars? Luxury, utility, cheap? A first-time car or a more established purchase? Biggest quality; biggest fault?
I’m writing a report on this and figure some feedback from normal people would help more than databank figures.
My opinion is that they are a cheap company that is struggling and in an attempt to profit they are trying to produce there cars cheaper by sacrificing quality.
just my opinion.
Why do publicly-owned utilities like municipally-owned electric utilities and cooperatives pay cheaper rates than privately-owned electric companies?
Because there is someone watching the cookie jar instead of a bunch of crooked politicians.
Getting ready to move and the place i’m moving to it’s about the same to rent a 3br house as it is a 3br apt. My question is which would be cheaper utility wise? And most apartments down there do not includes utilities.
If you rent an apartment, One of the few good things about it is the utility bills are cheaper. The reason why is because the apartment next to you keeps your walls warm, if it’s a 3 story building the 2nd floor is the best on heat. The top floor on a multi-floor apt. building is always the worse. The wind blows in winter & makes the building feel like it’s swaying, also the top floor is the hardest to get out of in case of fire. Air-conditioning in summer is cheaper also, the next apartment is a great insulator & you don’t loose much air. There are other good points, lighted drives, lawn up-keep, snow removal, no property taxes & generally cable is ready to go. With house payments & rent being so close in price, it’s hard to beat owning though, what ever improvements you make are yours. Just make sure you can afford the payments, utilities & taxes…Good Luck & God Bless
I recently answered a question with this but I think it deserves it’s own spot for proper focus.
A minimum wage job pays about 13k annually (before taxes) IF they get a full 40. So after taxes they have about 900-980 a month depending on filing status and children.
The cheapest apartment I could find locally was a 2 room efficiency for $375 a month (note not a 2-bed, a 2-ROOM)
food will cost at least $100 person per month
Utilities would be cheaper for a small apartment so lets say $150 for electric & heat. $20 for water.
If you have a job you’ll need a car so $200 for a car payment and $30 for insurance throw in $40 for gas
$25 for a phone (cheap for a landline)
let’s see I’ve covered rent, utilities, food and transportation what’s left? Oh clothes, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other little things, hmm…. we’ll go cheap here to and say $20 a month.
What do we have so far …. $960 a month to live in a 2 room hovel and eat raman noodles on a regular basis.
How would someone in your area do with a budget of $900-990 a month?
HA, food stamps that’s a good one. A single person making minimum wage doesn’t qualify for food stamps.
And I’ll tell you My family of 4 has an income of about $1200 a month (barely above minimum) and we get a grand total of $225 in food stamps a month. So there ya go family of 4 on $1425 a month, do that budget. Find a place to live locally for a family (we need a 3-bed as my kids are the opposite sex) and make a car payment on that. If ya want to try adding in a job for me but don’t forget childcare costs and a second car.
Oooooo…. college education, good point there, I have an accounting degree (assoc. for now and 10 classes from a BA)
To finish my degree I need about $3600 a semester and FA will pay $2050 of it. Don’t forget the child care…..
Oh, I’m not talking about immigrants here, I’m talking about Americans who have no where else to go and are trying to compete with the illegals.
You don’t, especially if you have children,that’s why i’m living with family right now. I was making just a little above minimum and after struggling,starving and selling everything I had, I couldn’t do it on my own anymore.
Okay I am in ohio right near michigan and we are looking in michigan because the taxes and utilities are cheaper. Do I just need to transfer my drivers license and insurance or are there other things and do I have to take another test. I want to be prepared in case we find a house soon
no test if u have a current lic…just gona cost money
