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The Cost of Living inDetroit, Michigan Michelle Chan Christopher Wong
Detroit, Michigan Location
Total Income: initial and post-tax  Christopher Wong Michelle Chan
Savings Christopher Wong (10% of adjusted income = $3,065.00) Savings account at Bank of America in Detroit: $2,065.00 APY = 0.05% for a regular account No monthly fee Checking account at Bank of America in Detroit: $1,000.00 Michelle Chan ,[object Object]
Savings account at Bank of America in Detroit: $4,065.00
APY = 0.05% for a regular account
No monthly fee
Checking account at Bank of America in Detroit: $1,000.00,[object Object]
Housing 4382 Seebaldt St City: Detroit Zip Code: 48204 Located in Wayne County Single family house Two stories plus basement 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms 2-car garage
Housing Costs Buying for $5,500 House size: 2,704 square feet $2.03 per sq. foot Lot size: 5,227 square feet Property taxes: $2,519.00 Homeowner’s Insurance from Allstate: $800/year (If we decided to make a 10% down payment: $550 	A 30-year fixed mortgage would be $92 per month.) Housing, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance are equally shared costs. ($2,750.00; $1,259.50; and $400.00 each, respectively. Total of $4,409.50 each)
Remaining Income Christopher Wong $28,760.00 - $2,750.00 (cost) - $1,259.50 (tax) -    $400.00 (insurance) $24,350.00 Michelle Chan $40,085.00 - $2,750.00 (cost) - $1,259.50 (tax) -    $400.00 (insurance) $35,675.50
Healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Christopher Wong ,[object Object]
$1,144.92 annually (age 25)
$95.41 per month per person
$1,000 deductible
70% coinsurance for in-network services
30% copay for in-network services
Individual coverageMichelle Chan Young Adult Blue Max $1,144.92 annually (age 25) $95.41 per month per person $1,000 deductible 70% coinsurance for in-network services 30% copay for in-network services Individual coverage Ouch!
Remaining Income Christopher Wong $24,350.00 -  $1144.92 (healthcare) $23,205.58 Michelle Chan $35,675.50 -  $1144.92 (healthcare) $34,530.58

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