Calculadora de Alojamiento y Alimentación — Fórmula
## How to Compare Room & Board Costs
Compare on-campus and off-campus living costs for the academic year.
### Formula
**Off-Campus Annual = (Monthly Rent + Monthly Food) x Academic Months**
**Savings = On-Campus Cost - Off-Campus Cost**
Positive savings means off-campus is cheaper. Include utilities, commute costs, and meal plan value for a full comparison.
Compare on-campus and off-campus living costs for the academic year.
### Formula
**Off-Campus Annual = (Monthly Rent + Monthly Food) x Academic Months**
**Savings = On-Campus Cost - Off-Campus Cost**
Positive savings means off-campus is cheaper. Include utilities, commute costs, and meal plan value for a full comparison.
Ejemplo Resuelto
On-campus costs $13,000/year. Off-campus rent is $800/mo and food is $350/mo for 9 months.
- Off-campus annual = ($800 + $350) x 9 = $10,350
- Savings = $13,000 - $10,350 = $2,650
- Living off-campus saves $2,650 per year