ECS
2212 El Molino Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(866) 928-6182
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 ECS home.
If you prefer to fill out the form manually, print the worksheet below.
Scroll down to get started.
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Ownership
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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 ECS.
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 ECS.
Monthly Expense
Included at
ECS
ECS
Average
Cost
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost
Living Cost
How much do you currently pay monthly for your mortgage or rent?
INCLUDED at ECS
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 ECS
INCLUDED
Average Cost
$1,000
Your Current Living Cost
$
How much do you pay monthly for homeowner’s insurance?
INCLUDED at ECS
INCLUDED
Average Cost
$400
Your Current Living Cost
$
How much do you pay monthly for your homeowners association fee?
INCLUDED at ECS
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
ECS
ECS
Average
Cost
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost
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 ECS
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 ECS
INCLUDED
Average Cost
$578
Your Current Living Cost
$
What is your monthly housekeeping cost?
INCLUDED at ECS
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 ECS
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
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ECS
ECS
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Cost
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost
Living Cost
How much do you spend on dining out each month?
INCLUDED at ECS
INCLUDED
Average Cost
$1,500
Your Current Living Cost
$
How much do you spend on recreation and entertainment each month?
INCLUDED at ECS
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
ECS
ECS
Average
Cost
Cost
Your Current
Living Cost
Living Cost
How much do you spend on 24-hour security and/or emergency services per month?
INCLUDED at ECS
INCLUDED
Average Cost
$450
Your Current Living Cost
$
How much do you spend on your health club membership?
INCLUDED at ECS
INCLUDED
Average Cost
$120
Your Current Living Cost
$
How much do you typically spend on caregiver services per month?
INCLUDED at ECS
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 ECS.
Your current monthly living cost:
$0
Monthly Cost Living at ECS:
$4,790*
* for estimating purposes only. Starts at $4,790 per month depending upon residence size. Additional care and services extra.
Let’s explore the details together.
Contact us to discuss how worry-free living at ECS might be the best financial calculation of all.
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