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Re:Ask HN: Average savings per month? by bowlich on Tuesday June 02, 2015 @10:51AM (#9646209)
No kids. I telecomute from Wyoming so my cost of living is quite low but I'm paid comparible to developers in the research triangle area (NC). I do not own a house, so no mortgage but I do have some large student loans. Most of my leisure spending goes into groceries since I like to cook and everything else that I do is pretty much free at this point (camping, hiking, biking, kyaking. Once I bought the equipment I'm pretty much set for life).

Running the numbers quick. Based on my take-home paycheck, I have a cash savings each month of 20% and on top of that I'm putting about 10% into retirement. So 30% savings.

Full break down:

20% Cash savings

10% Retirement

30% Student Loans

5% Housing/Utilities/Phone/Internet

15% Groceries

20% Misc & Vehicle Expenses

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