Routine expenses, such as food, utilities, and clothing, that vary from month to month.

Expenses which occur once a year, such as insurance premiums and real estate taxes.

Base amount charged by a utility to its customers for use of its services.

the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service

A tax charged by most states on the selling price of a good or service, usually expressed as a percent.

Taxes collect by the city or county from homeowners to pay for roads, parks, and other public services.

The price at which a house can be bought or sold.

A tax on items considered undesirable or harmful. There are federal rates and state rates for this. The are included in your purchase prices.

The dollar value assigned to property by a tax assessor for tax purposes.