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Is staying in a house the way to save?

This 5-step online calculator will give you the facts. Use it to total your current expenses. The results will give you a figure to help you compare living where you are currently to making MonteCedro home.

If you prefer to fill out the form manually, print the worksheet below.

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Ownership
2
Upkeep
3
Lifestyle
4
Wellness
5
Results

Step 1:
Home Ownership

What’s the true cost of staying in your home? Total up all the key factors, from your mortgage or rent to property taxes, insurance and periodic repairs. The final sum may surprise you — compared to everything that comes included at MonteCedro.

Home Ownership

What’s the true cost of staying in your home? Total up all the key factors, from your mortgage or rent to property taxes, insurance and periodic repairs. The final sum may surprise you — compared to everything that comes included at MonteCedro.

Monthly Expense
Included at
MonteCedro
Average
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost

How much do you currently pay monthly for your mortgage or rent?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$2,875

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you pay for property tax?

Take your yearly payment and divide it by 12

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$1,000

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you pay monthly for homeowner’s insurance?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$400

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you pay monthly for your homeowners association fee?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$500

Your Current Living Cost

$

Home Upkeep

Now add up everything you spend on everyday bills—utilities, yard work, gutter cleaning and more. Don’t forget to think about all the time you spend on household chores. Couldn’t that be time better spent?

Monthly Expense
Included at
MonteCedro
Average
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost

How much do you spend on major home repairs?

i.e. roof, foundation and driveway repairs, remodeling. Take this yearly amount and divide it by 12.

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$1,000

Your Current Living Cost

$

What is your monthly utility cost?

i.e. electricity, gas, water, trash removal, sewer.

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$578

Your Current Living Cost

$

What is your monthly housekeeping cost?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$800

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you spend each month on home and property maintenance?

i.e. plumbing, electricity, pest control, painting, HVAC, lighting, yard care, gutter cleaning, tree pruning.

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$1,075

Your Current Living Cost

$

Lifestyle

You’re paying for the rising cost of groceries and car insurance, let alone the extras-entertainment, recreation and travel. How big a bite does all that take out of your budget?

Monthly Expense
Included at
MonteCedro
Average
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost

How much do you spend on dining out each month?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$1,500

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you spend on recreation and entertainment each month?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$450

Your Current Living Cost

$

Wellness

Perhaps you’re paying for a health club membership. Perhaps you need caregiver services. You may be subscribing to an emergency service or a 24-hour security system.

Monthly Expense
Included at
MonteCedro
Average
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost

How much do you spend on 24-hour security and/or emergency services per month?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$450

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you spend on your health club membership?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$120

Your Current Living Cost

$

How much do you typically spend on caregiver services per month?

INCLUDED at MonteCedro

INCLUDED

Average Cost

$1500

Your Current Living Cost:

$

Your Results

Compare the results of your current living costs to the all inclusive monthly cost of living at MonteCedro.

Your current monthly living cost:

$0

Monthly Cost Living at MonteCedro:

$4,790*

* for estimating purposes only. Starts at $4,790 per month depending upon residence size. Additional care and services extra.
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Let’s explore the details together.

Contact us to discuss how worry-free living at MonteCedro might be the best financial calculation of all.

MonteCedro


2212 El Molino Ave

Altadena, CA 91001

(877) 369-6650

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