I own an old house and $1K/month is a pretty good guesstimate. I probably spend more than that but around $1K/month is probably around the point where, if I spent a lot less than that, I'd be going into maintenance debt.

I agree with your point that owning a house is a lot about lifestyle. I have a lot of sports gear, like canoes, that would be more difficult in an apartment setting. Yes, you can rent storage units but you definitely have to make compromises.