In some of the moister parts of the Sonoran Desert, such as areas around Tucson that annually receive an average of ten inches (250 mm) or more precipitation, argillic horizons of some soils may be more than one and one-half feet (H m) thick and parts may contain more than fifty percent clay.
Now letâs add âem all up: $50 for utilities, $17 for renterâs insurance, $70 for cable and Internet plus $50 for your cell phone, and youâre looking at $187 a month. We had budgeted $211, so that leaves you a $24 cushion for those months in which costs may vary.
But budgeting an average of $50 to $60 per month to power a one-or two-bedroom apartment should suffice. And many apartments come with garbage and water service included, so you may not have to worry about that. For renter's insurance, a good policy can run about $200 a year -- or $17 a month.or maintenance and repairs, you should budget at least $500 a year, or $42 a month -- maybe more if you're buying an older car. For gas, let's assume you drive 1,000 miles a month and your car averages 23 miles per gallon. You'd need to budget about $87 per month with prices at $2 per gallon.