Costs for neighborhood living can vary significantly from house to house, depending upon size, number of roommates using utilities, etc...
Here is a breakdown of estimates based off of current students living off-campus.
Rent per month $900 / 4 roommates =$222
Utilities =$85/person
Water $40 / 4 roommates =$10
Electrical $80 / 4 roommates =$20
Natural Gas $160 / 4 roommates =$40
Cable $40 / 4 roommates =$10
Garbage $12 / 4 roommates =$3
Additional costs may include:
Phone hook-up, leaf disposal, cleaning supplies, renters insurance, transportation
Your total monthly cost will approximately be $310