However, they said that their mortgage, including insurance and property taxes, would be almost $400 cheaper than their current rent and would go up by over $100 if they chose to renew their lease in February.
They mentioned that they don’t drink anymore, but where they live, a six-pack of local craft beer used to cost $10 for something basic like a pale ale, but now the minimum price is $13-$14.
They elaborated that the costs of frozen pizza have become so high, with most of them close to $10, so they decided to learn how to make their pizza. It’s challenging, but they save a lot by eating homemade pizza four times a week.