Household Food Insecurity: Interactive Budgeting Simulation

Scenario

You are a parent of two children. Your spouse just unexpectedly lost their job, and your current income after taxes is now $2,900 per month. You commute to work using your car. Unfortunately, the shop has already determined your car is in need of repair.

Set up your budget below for the coming month. Fixed expenses are locked in, but you may enter and adjust your budget for non-fixed expenses. As you set your budget, check the messages below to see how you did!

Review Your Budget

Your bill for the month is $40
Your monthly bill is $50
You usually need at least $150 a month for gas
It usually costs $500 a month to feed your family of 4
The shop quoted you $700 to repair your car
Your minimum payment due is $50

Sorry, you cannot go over your budget this month. Please reduce one or more items in your budget so that the total does not exceed $2,900.

$3170

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