average budget percentage breakdown
The percentage breakdown for budgeting expenses according to the chart are: 13 to 15 percent for food; 32 to 42 percent for housing; 15 to 25 percent for child care; 3.8 to 4.2 percent for clothing; 2 to 5 percent for personal expenses; 17 to 18 percent for transportation; 6 to 7 percent for medical; 0 to 10 percent for education and recreation; 0 ...