THE COST OF LIVING:ATLANTA, GEORGIASherry Aziz & Patricia Ferido
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Total Income: Initial and Post TaxPatricia FeridoInitial Income: $60,000FICA: $3,874.73State Income Tax: $3,039Federal Tax: $8,850Total(Post-Tax):
$44,236.27
Sherry AzizInitial Income:$40,000FICA: $2,344.72State Income Tax: $1,839Federal Tax: $4,175Total (Post-Tax):
$31,641.28
SavingsPatricia Ferido $9,847.25 Saving’s Account at
Citibank: $8,847.25 0.10% APY
Checking Account at Citibank: $1000
Sherry Aziz $4,164.12 Savings Account at
Citibank: $3,164.12 0.10% APY
Checking Account at Citibank: $1000
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$44,236.27 -
$9,847.25 = $34,389.02
Sherry Aziz$31,641.28 -
$4,164.12 = $27,477.16
Housing Housing Costs:
Lease Term - 1 Year Living Cost: $799/mo -- about $400
each, per month Deposit: $150-$799 Renter's Insurance: $227 annually,
shared cost Size: 967 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath 6 floor apartment complex
AMENTIES On-Site Management
On-Site Laundry On-Site Maintenance Parking Space(s) Package Receiving Fitness Center: Free Elevator Garage Air conditioning High Speed Internet Available Dishwasher Limited Access Washer/Dryer
We live here!133 Trinity AvenueAtlanta, GA 30303
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$34389.02-$4800 (Annual Rent)-$500 (Deposit)-$113.50 (Insurance)=$28,975.52
Sherry Aziz$27477.16-$4800 (Annual Rent)-$500 (Deposit)-$113.50 (Insurance)=$22,063.66
HealthcareBlueCrossBlueShield of Georgia
Patricia Ferido$560.52 annually
$46.71 per month/per person
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia - Smartsense Plus 20000
Deductible: $20,000 copay: $30
Sherry Aziz$560.52 annually
$46.71 per month/per person
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia - Smartsense Plus 20000
Deductible: $20,000 copay: $30
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$28,975.52 -
$560.52 (Healthcare) = $28,415
Sherry Aziz$22,063.66 -
$560.52(Healthcare)
=$21,503.14
Transportation MARTA- Buses and Trains 30-Day Pass: $68.00 per month
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$28,415 - $816
(transportation) = $27,599
Sherry Aziz$21,503.14 - $816
(transportation) = $20,687.14
Utilities Gas: $132 per year, shared cost Cable: $35.99 per month, $431.88 per
year, shared cost Internet Included with Apartment Cell Phone service: Patricia - $600 per
year/Sherry - $600 per year Electricity: $2028 per year, shared cost Water: $600 per year, shared cost
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$27,599-$66 (gas)-$300 (water)-$600 (phone)-$215.94 (cable)-$1014 (electricity)=$25,469.06
Sherry Aziz$20,687.14-$66 (gas)-$300 (water)-$600 (phone)-$215.94 (cable)-$1014 (electricity)=$18,491.20
Food/FurniturePatricia Ferido Food: $7,000 Household Furniture:
$500.00 Television $300 (32”, flat
screen, plasma, shared cost)
Household Supplies: $200
Sherry Aziz Food: $7,000 Household Furniture:
$400.00 Television $300 (32”, flat
screen, plasma, shared cost)
Household Supplies: $200
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$25,469.06-$7000 (food)-$500 (furniture)-$150 (television)-$200 (household)=$17,619.06
Sherry Aziz$18,491.20-$7000 (food)-$400 (furniture)-$150 (television)-$200 (household)=$10,741.20
Extracurricular ActivitiesPatricia Ferido Movies - $96 Netflix
(shared cost) + $60 (theater)
Concerts/Music - $300 Trips - $6000 Clothes & Shopping -
$3000 Donation – $2000
(church & family in Philippines)
Sherry Aziz Clothes & Shopping -
$2400 Movies - $96 Netflix
(shared cost) Trips - $6000 Donation - $1000
(church & family in Egypt)
Remaining IncomePatricia Ferido$17,619.06-$48 (Netflix)-$60 (Theater)-$6000 (Trips)-$4000 (Shopping)-$2000 (Donations)-$300 (Concerts & Music)=$5265.06
Sherry Aziz$10,741.20-$48 (Netflix)-$6,000 (Trips)-$2400 (Shopping)-$1000 (Donations)=$1,293.20
EndPatricia Ferido Savings:$9,847.25 Housing Costs: $5,413.50 Healthcare: $560.52 Transportation: $816 Utilities: $2195.94 Food/Furniture: $7,850 Extracurricular Activities:
$12,408 Taxes: $15,763.73 Remaining Income:$5265.06
Sherry Aziz Savings:$4,164.12 Housing Costs: $5,413.50 Healthcare: $560.52 Transportation: $816 Utilities: $2,195.94 Food/Furniture: $7,750 Extracurricular Activities:
$9,448 Taxes: $8,358,72 Remaining Income:$1,293.20