As of January 2013, D-banded TSOs receive annual salaries of between $25,518 and $38,277, while E-banded officers are paid between $29,302 and $44,007. These salary bands do not include the additional locality pay that TSA employees working in high-cost areas are eligible to receive.
Owning a small RV is the clear winner for both trips, with costs of $865 and $3,077, respectively. The traditional vacation is next at $1,433 and $4,466. And the rented RV is most expensive, at $1,910 and $5,820. Owning a small RV lets you travel for only 60%-70% of the traditional car-plus-hotel cost.
Now that we understand what the true costs of owning a car include, letâs look at some real life examples. Example 1 â According to Edmunds.com, the cost to own a 2009 Nissan Quest 4-door minivan over 5 years (assuming 15,000 miles a year) is approximately $47,500 broken down as follows: