Rent & Housing
What’s the average base rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston?
About $1,200/month
What’s the average electricity bill in Houston?
$150–$200/month
Average monthly grocery bill for one person?
$300–$400
What’s the average gas price per gallon in Houston?
Around $2.5
What’s the average phone bill per month?
$75–$100
True or False: Rent prices are cheaper near downtown.
False
What’s the average Wi-Fi/internet bill?
$60–$80/month
How much would eating out 4 times a week at $15 each cost in a month
$240
How much is a typical oil change?
$50–$70
How much is the average gym membership?
$40–$60/month
What’s the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in 2025?
About $1,700–$1,800/month
True or False: Utilities cost less in summer.
False
True or False: Cooking at home is cheaper than eating out.
True
Average monthly car insurance for young adults?
$200–$250
How much should you save from your income each month?
About 20%
If your rent is $1,200/month, what’s the total yearly cost?
$14,400/year
If electric is $180, water $50, gas $20, and Wi-Fi $70 What is your total utility cost outside of your base rent payment?
$320/month
If you meal prep at $50/week for groceries, how much is that per month (4 weeks)?
$200
If you drive to work 5 days a week and spend $10 in gas each day, how much is that in 4 weeks?
$200
If your monthly expenses total $2,200 and you make $2,600, what’s left for savings?
$400
If 3 roommates share a $2,400 apartment evenly, how much per person?
$800/month
If you budget $350 for utilities each month, what will you spend in 12 months?
$4,200/year
If your monthly food budget is $350 and you overspend by $40 each month, how much extra will you spend in a year?
$480
Car maintenance (oil change + tire rotation + inspection) costs about $300 every 6 months. How much should you budget per month to cover this?
$50/month
If you save $200/month starting at age 18, how much will you have saved by age 25 (without interest)?
$16,800