Based on your current llifestyle and habits, you spend ${averageGrocery} on groceries and ${averageDining} on eating out monthly. That's a total of ${totalFood}, which is {percentOf}% of your take-home pay.
It's not enough
You're not alone. Unfortunately, food is often the first expense people cut back on when money's tight. The average household in America spends 11% of their take-home pay on food. (About 6% on groceries and 5% on eating out.) Let's calculate your "food number" and stop feeling guilty about meeting your basic needs.
It's about right
The average household in America spends 11% of their take-home pay on food. (About 6% on groceries and 5% on eating out.) You mentioned you're {howStressed28} stressed about how much you spend on food. Calculating your "food number" could help you reduce your stress about your food budget.
It's a little too much
You're not alone. Many people feel guilty meeting this basic need. And you mentioned you're {howStressed28} stressed about how much you spend on food. The average household in America spends 11% of their take-home pay on food. (About 6% on groceries and 5% on eating out.) Calculating your "food number" could help you reduce your stress and guilt about your food budget.
It's out of control
You feel like your spending is out of control, and you mentioned you're {howStressed28} stressed about how much you spend on food. The average household in America spends 11% of their take-home pay on food. (About 6% on groceries and 5% on eating out.) Calculating your "food number" and learning some new money habits could help you reduce your stress and stop feeling guilty about meeting your basic needs.
Let's calculate your FOOD NUMBER using a fixed amount per person per month.
Most American households spend between $200 and $300 per month per person. Your number depends on your lifestyle and habits. Give yourself some grace when budgeting for food, it's a basic need, and you should not feel guilty for meeting your basic needs.
Okay, based on the size of your household and the amount you'd like to budget for each person each month, your Food Number is ${totalPeople}. For reference, that's {Of}% of your take-home pay.
Now go ahead and use that number in next month's budget guilt-free.