Moving out of Cook County helped us a huge amount! (Chicago)
We are in a rural area now and our water/sewer/garbage pickup bill is only around $23.00 a month compared to $75.00 - $100.00 where we used to live. Of course we pay way lower taxes than we did there. Oh and my drive to work is shorter so the cost of travel is less!
I do plan on growing some tomatoes and such this year. The previous owner left a lot of canning jars so it won't be that expensive for me.
Patti, come on over a couple of counties. You'd love the country life! |