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Old 07-12-2007, 12:48 PM
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Default Moving to Orange County

I know there are alot of threads about people moving to OC, but I can't find in any thread the information I need. I would greatly appreciate it if a few of you could post your average utility costs, communications costs(TV, Internet, Phone, etc.), and any other costs I may be forgetting. Thank you. If you could include the size of residence that would be great as well. I think many people will benefit from this.

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Old 07-12-2007, 02:57 PM
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I know there are alot of threads about people moving to OC, but I can't find in any thread the information I need. I would greatly appreciate it if a few of you could post your average utility costs, communications costs(TV, Internet, Phone, etc.), and any other costs I may be forgetting. Thank you. If you could include the size of residence that would be great as well. I think many people will benefit from this.

Utilities...well I average about 60-80 bucks per month, obviously higher in the summertime due to a/c use.

Cable is done through a variety of companies. I use Time Warner cable for my internet and pay 24.95 per month.

As for the phone, most people nowadays use their call phones as their home phones and rate plans go anywhere from 39.99 per month and up.

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Old 07-24-2007, 07:57 AM
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AnaheimDude... Another question please... how about transopration? Is it inevitable to have a car? How expensive/difficult is public transportation? Is it common/easy to use a bicycle?

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Old 07-24-2007, 09:21 AM
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I'm in Costa Mesa, my house is 4 rooms, 1,600 sq. ft.

Water: $80-90 every 2 months. (I water my lawn, and I have a lot of kids so bathing and washing clothes is probably more than normal)

Electricity: $50-65. (I have no A/C)

Phone / DSL: $40.

Gas: $35 (no gas appliances, except water heater)

Trash: I can't remember exactly, sorry, but it's not that much. I think all cities are different, too.

Cell phone: $80 flat, that's with wife, me and my 3 older children with their own, so 5 phones total.

Other things to consider, but I don't use:
toll roads, home owners association dues

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Old 07-24-2007, 10:53 AM
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I live in Tustin, by myself (with a dog ) in a 2 bedroom 1300 square foot condo. I'm in a downstairs unit which limits my need for a/c during the summer, but here is what I pay for utilities:

Electric: $40/month (slightly higher in summer)
Gas: $20/Month (slightly higher in winter)
Satellite/phone/DSL (Dish/AT&T): $130 (includes PVR and HD service)
Cell: $75/month (includes unlimited internet)
Water: $12/Month

Bus service is doable as far as transportion goes (I don't use it, but know a few people who do). A car is way more convenient but insurance is not cheap.

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