Title: Calculate the cost of utilities, services, maintenance, and other housing expenses involved in independent living.
Course: Economics and Personal Finance (19262-36) > Section: Demonstrating Knowledge of Planning for Living and Leisure Expenses

Calculation should include

- utility and related expenses (e.g., installation, deposit, taxes, maintenance, and repairs related to electricity, gas, oil, water, cable, Internet, and telephone)
- furniture and appliances (e.g., costs of purchased vs. rental items; hidden costs of “free” items acquired from relatives or friends, such as cleaning/painting, upholstering, transporting, repairing, installing, upgrading plumbing and electrical services, and maintaining without a warranty)
- property insurance (renters or homeowners)
- other expenses, such as painting, carpet cleaning, repair, plumbing, basic home linens, equipment, and supplies.