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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

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Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. This translates into lower bills each month, and you are even more sustainable. This has led to a smaller grocery bill, even though food costs more out here. Public Transportation and Other Amenities. Finally, we are saving due to better public transit.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

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We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. 400/month gas for truck. 130/month gas for car. Of that $1,000, the breakdown is: $180/month truck insurance.

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How Much is Your Commute Costing You?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you drive your own car, you probably have to pay for gas. If you take public transit , you might need to pay for a pass. When you drive your own car, there are additional costs associated with transportation; it’s not just about what you pay for gas.

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