> This example assumes that nobody in the family owns a car! While I know families with young children who get by on public transit only, it can be difficult ev

> This example assumes that nobody in the family owns a car! While I know families with young children who get by on public transit only, it can be difficult even in the heart of a city. Even public transport has a cost per use. $2 per trip, twice a day, around 260 days per year = $1040 for each of those parents. And that theoretical family is gonna starve, you mentioned leaving out utilities but also forgot food and we're already down to like $300 per year left.