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Housing Options Exercise: Estimating Transportation
There are many different types of housing in which you may live. Some types of housing are more Transportation Options Expenses
affordable than others, and certain types of housing have advantages over others. Here is a list of Here are some of most common forms of
different housing choices and a few things to consider about each: transportation, along with the good and bad How much will it cost you to get around this
features of each: month? Estimate your transportation expenses
Types of Housing Things to Consider Car: for the month, then track the actual cost and see
Shelters Low to no costs Not available in every area Pros: Flexible- you can go at any time, can how you did.
Little privacy Can fill up quickly carry more people Expense Estimated Actual
Short term only Cons: Purchase cost, maintenance, gas, Cost Per Cost Per
Public Housing Low cost – based on income Longer term parking Month Month
Public Transportation: (bus, subway, train) Car
You need to apply Need to prove eligibility Pros: Fixed costs, most are on time, no car payment
You may not be eligible based on (income level, identity, etc.) maintenance, no parking gas
your past crimes Cons: Fixed hours, limited space, may take insurance
longer, extra stops
Low Income or Cost is set at a lower rate More affordable option for Ride Share: (With a friend or coworker, or license plates/tax
Rent Controlled Cost is set for a period of time medium to low income ride service) maintenance (oil
Renting No state/city support on cost Maintained by landlord Pros: Lower costs, no extra costs change, tires, etc.)
(home /apartment) Moderate costs No control over rent increases Cons: Less flexible, can be unreliable, safety parking
concerns
Requires a deposit and down- You do not own the home/ Walking or riding a bike: tolls
payment apartment Pros: Low costs, exercise Public
Cons: May take longer, you need to be in shape, transportation
Other Living Arrangements you may get sweaty or tired. fares to/from work
You may find yourself in a position in your life when you are not living on your own. Some fares for errands
other types of living arrangements can include: Public Other
Roommates Transportation Total
Living with family Using public Does the schedule of operation match my needs?
Living with a friend or acquaintance transportation will depend on what is Do all systems operate late at night or early in
Living out of your car available where you live. If you live in the the morning?
Living in a shelter city, you will have more choices. Metro
It is important not to get depressed about these situations. Set short-term goals that will help you to systems run through the city as bus lines, What is the cost of a pass to ride?
grow into a situation where you are in public housing, or renting. This will allow you to have a perma- subways, or commuter trains. Ask yourself How long will it take me to get to work?
nent address. Having a permanent address will help you when you look for a job, get identification the following questions about public
cards, and open bank accounts. transportation:
