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How Far Will the Federal Poverty Line Stretch?



Imagine that you are married and have two young children. You are the typical family of four. How much will you need to live on? Could you maintain a house and keep a job at the federal poverty level? When completing this budget, your expenses should be calculated for a basic living style - nothing extravegant, unless, of course, you can afford it. How much would you spend on an average house or apartment? How much on food, clothing, and other expenses such as medical, entertainment, and travel? Complete the budget below according to the social class that you were assigned.

Household and Living Expenses