You’ve always wanted to know how the cost of living at Menno Haven compares to your current situation of home ownership. Our nifty calculator makes it easy for you to see just how affordable this lifestyle can be!
Select the Menno Haven style of home you are interested in, and then enter the monthly expenses that currently apply to you or use the arrows to fine tune your budget.
Home Maintenance and Repair
Do you spend money on things like roof replacement, gutters, driveway sealing, storm cleanup, HVAC maintenance and repairs, plumbing issues, garage door repair, etc.? The average American spends $250 a month on home maintenance and repair.
Cable
What is your monthly Cable bill? (Direct TV, Dish, Comcast, etc..) The national average is around $158.00. Do you spend more or less?
Lawn Care and Landscaping
This includes mulch, paying someone to mow your lawn, seasonal cleanups, pest control, weed prevention, fertilizer, and tree and bush trimming. We find the average in our area to be around $200 a month.
Water & Sewer
Water and sewer are one of those monthly expenses that you can never get away from. We find that the local average is around $100. Check your most recent bill for your amount.
Trash Collection and Recycle
Generally one of the most affordable utilities you pay. We find the average in our area is around $35.
Snow Removal
Old Man Winter can be dreadful. Never shovel your driveway again. Our grounds crew will remove all snow while you watch from your window with a hot cup of cocoa. The average cost per snow event in our area is $50. We typically have five significant snow falls per year.
Real Estate Taxes
This is a hefty tax all homeowners pay. Our local average is $300 per month. Check your statement and plug in your actual expense.
Home Owners Insurance
We've got you covered here. No need to carry home owners insurance anymore. What do you pay today per month? We find the average in our area is around $100 per month.
Appliance Replacement and Repair
In a typical home, we find that around every 5 years a major appliance needs replaced. Plus homeowners report an average of 2 repairs per year. The average cost in our area is around $50 per month, do you spend more?
Round-the-Clock Security
Do you have a home security system? We find the national average is around $50 a month for monitoring. What do you pay?
Fitness Membership
Fitness is the key to healthy aging! It is also another monthly expense. The national average is $48 per person. How much do you pay?