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Per Month Monthly budget
Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside a city center $910
Groceries $375
Utilities (electric, gas, heat, water, garbage) $95
Internet, phone, cable $62
Fuel & maintenance for a car $109
Car insurance $55
Gym membership $25
Entertainment (2-3 meals out and 2-3 movies/sporting events) $200
Total monthly expenses $1,831
Sources: rentcafe.com, numbeo.com, nerdwallet.com
How much does it ct for a young person to live in New Hampshire?
Getting paid
Certain industries will pay its employees more than other industries, depending on how much money
companies are making and how in-demand its employees are. Manufacturing, with its large amounts of
revenue and a need for a younger workforce, pays better than most.
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