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Old 02-02-2025, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
I think it would be difficult but probably possible.

Figure $900/month for annual tax bill, utilities, and amenity fee. Another $500 (?) for groceries and $300 for home and auto insurances bring the total up to $1,700 per month.

If an average SS check is $1,900 then it looks like it is possible to live here on SS alone.
Assuming you bought the house in cash and does not factor into the calculations. Also assuming you don't need gasoline, health insurance, car insurance, homeowners' insurance, dining out, alcohol, clothing, entertaining, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, dishes, pots. pans, etc.

I agree with Bill14565, Is it do-able? Maybe. Comfortable? Probably not.
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