Costs and Affordability

Many Seniors Spend More Money Living Alone

Paying separately for utilities, groceries, home care, transportation and then the mortgage or rent,
often costs more than living at a senior community.

Please use the following tool to compare your current living costs with that of a
senior living lifestyle.



 Current Monthly ExpensesYour Present HomeSenior Living
1Rent / Mortgage or Senior Living Fees$ $
2Property Tax and Insurance$ Included
3Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Trash Removal)$ Included
4Home or Renter's Insurance$ $
5Telephone & Cable$ $
6Weekly Housekeeping$ Included
7Yard Care & Landscape Maintenance$ Included
824-Hour Security$ Included
9Maintenance & Home Repairs$ Included
10Transportation(Insurance, Gas, Registration, Repairs)$ Included
11Laundry Services (Washer & Dryer)$ Included
12Social, Cultural, Recreational Events$ Included
13Three Meals Daily$ Included
14Health and Wellness Forums, Classes and Programs$ Included
 Exercise Programs$ Included
 24-Hour Emergency Call Service$ Included
 Full-time Activities Staff$ Included
15Subtotal$ $

  Potential Income from Sale of Home or Monthly Rental Income.

16Net Cash Total From Sale of Home*$ Included
17Invested at A Standard Market Rate, e.g. (line 15 X 6%)$ Included
18Monthly Income from Home Sale Investment (line 16 divided by 12)$ Included
19Total Current Monthly Expenses Plus Potential Income from Sale of Home (line 14 + line 17) vs. Senior Living Fees$ $ 


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