Moving to a New City? How to Budget for Local Services in Your First Month
The initial bills following a move will be received before the scissors are located. A $200 electric deposit comes in, a $60 internet installation fee comes in, and neither one is part of the budget you set for the move. If you are moving to a new city, expect the first month to cost 20% to 30% more than normal. Add that cushion and then sort all the expenses into what you pay once and what you pay again every month. That will help you have the cash number you'll want before the first statement arrives.
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