Anisha Patel and Ellen Rojc analyzed the cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri for two individuals - Anisha, an accountant earning $40,000 annually, and Ellen, a ballet dancer earning $55,000 annually. They calculated expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, and discretionary spending. After accounting for all expenses, Anisha was left with $8,803.39 remaining annually while Ellen had $18,288.01 remaining.
3. Total Income: Initial and Post-tax Anisha Ellen Occupation: Accountant Initial Income: $40,000FICA: $3,060.00Missouri State Income Tax: $1,839Federal Tax: $6,180Post-Tax: $31,981TOTAL: $28,921.00 Occupation: Principal Ballet Dancer in the St. Louis BalletInitial Income: $55,000FICA: $4207.50Missouri State Income Tax: $2,739Federal Tax: $7,600Post-Tax: $44,661TOTAL: $40,453.50
4. Savings Anisha $2,313.68 Savings Account at Bank of America: $1,563.68 (0.08% APY) Checking Account at Bank of America $750 Ellen $3,236.28 Savings Account at Bank of America: $2,436.28 (0.08% APY) Checking Account at Bank of America $800
5. Remaining Income Anisha $28,921.00 -$2313.68 (Savings)= $26,607.32 Ellen $40,453.50 -$3,236.28 (Savings)= $37,217.22
9. Healthcare: Anthem Anisha $734.52 annually $61.21/month/per person CoreShare (0% Coininsurance) $10,000 deductible health plan 0% Coinsurance for in-network services Individual coverage Ellen $734.52 annually $61.21/month/per person CoreShare (0% Coininsurance) $10,000 deductible health plan 0% Coinsurance for in-network services Individual coverage
15. Food and Furniture Anisha $5200 annually Breakfast $20 per week (at home) Lunch $20 per week (packed lunch for work/fast food) Dinner $35 on weekends(restaurants) and $25 for the weekdays (at home) Household Furniture $450 (split cost) TV: $79.99 (Coby - 16" Class/ 720p / 60Hz / LCD HD TV DVD Combo) Household Supplies: $450 Ellen $6240 annually Breakfast $20 per week (at home) Lunch $30 per week (packed lunch for work/fast food) Dinner $40 on weekends (at restaurants) and $30 for the weekdays (at home) Household furniture $450 (split cost) TV: $79.99 (Coby - 16" Class/ 720p / 60Hz / LCD HD TV DVD Combo) Household Supplies $450
19. End Anisha Savings: $2313.68 Apartment Costs: Healthcare: Transportation: Utilities: Food/Furniture Extracurricular Activities Remaining Inc. Ellen
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