Relatively low cost

of equivalent rentals

When a missionary family in transition seeks housing--either going to the field, or returning for a short stay, they face considerable expenditures that usually are not recovered, or cost-effective when considering the period of time involved--usually two to six months. Here is an example of costs for a missionary couple--which is about 30%-40% the cost of equivalent rentals for three months to one year.

Real Life Example

Start-Up Costs

Private Rental

D & D

Savings

Application Fee

$100

First and Last

$1,200

$0

Security Deposit

$600

$0

Utility Hook-up

$250

$0

Furniture, appliances, linens, supplies

$1,500

$0

Total Start-up

$3,550

$100

$3,450

Monthly Costs

Private Rental

D & D

Savings

Rent

$600

$0

Electricity

$100

$0

Telephone

$25

$0

Water/Sewer

$40

$0

Maintenance Fee

$0

$430

Yard Care

$50

$0

Garbage Removal

$20

$0

Total Monthly

$910

$430

$480