Recovery Budget Calculator
Plan your finances for recovery success. Use the sliders to adjust your monthly expenses and see a breakdown of your budget by category.
Needs
Essential expenses
$1750
78% of total
Wants
Discretionary spending
$350
16% of total
Savings
Future security
$150
7% of total
Total Monthly Budget
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$2250
Budget Recommendation
A healthy budget typically follows the 50/30/20 rule: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings. Your current breakdown: 78% needs 30% for wants, and 20% for savings. Your current breakdown: 78% needs, 16% wants, and 7% savings.
All Expenses
Adjust all your monthly expenses
$800
$500$1500
Recovery housing typically costs $600-1200/month in Austin area.
$150
$50$300
Many recovery houses include utilities in rent.
$350
$200$600
Consider community meals to reduce costs.
$150
$50$500
Public transit passes are often available at reduced rates.
$100
$50$200
$100
$0$300
Some houses require program fees for activities and services.
$100
$0$400
Check eligibility for Medicaid or marketplace subsidies.
$100
$50$200
$50
$0$200
Look for free recovery community events.
$100
$0$300
$50
$0$200
Consider thrift stores and clothing exchanges.
$50
$0$200
Set aside money for meetings, books, and recovery events.
$100
$0$500
Aim to build 3-6 months of expenses over time.
$50
$0$500
Even small amounts add up over time.
Budget Tips for Recovery
- •Set aside $50-100/month for recovery-specific activities like meetings, literature, and sober events.
- •Consider used-furniture swaps and thrift stores to lower initial housing setup costs.
- •Many recovery houses offer reduced rent for residents who take on house manager responsibilities.
- •Build an emergency fund of at least $500 before increasing discretionary spending.
- •Check eligibility for SNAP benefits, healthcare subsidies, and other support programs during early recovery.