[calbear81]

Hey Rich, good luck on your move to the Bay Area and thanks for starting a blog to provide more insight into your mindset. One quick question, how are you getting the expenses down to $148/month, that will barely cover utilities at any 1-bedroom apt. in the city.

[richpalmer2]

The expenses are pre-rent/laundry/internet/etc right now. That number will go up significantly after we find out where we are living. We have budgeted for about 1300 per person per month.

[pekinb]

If anything, budget for slightly more than you think you'll need. I just don't see how 1300/mo is going to be possible.