One self-proclaimed “granola girl” shared exactly how she lives in a tiny house and spends just $1,149.
A native of Texas, Sarah claims it’s cheaper to travel in a van full-time than to live in an apartment.
Sarah lives full-time in her self-converted camper and shares videos about her lifestyle on TikTok (@sarahyak_).
of recent uploadsshe told her followers exactly how much money she spent in a month while traveling.
This expense covered her and her partner’s living expenses in a tiny house on wheels.
First, $255 was spent on fixed costs such as insurance, subscriptions, and phone bills.
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Not surprisingly, their gas bill was high, with a total pump bill of $286.
Sarah was able to save money on food because the van had a full-sized kitchenette.
Her grocery bill comes to $314 and she only eats vegan food.
TikToker said the remaining $294 was used for “other” expenses.
Sarah’s expenses vary significantly from month to month depending on her lifestyle, but last month she spent a total of $2,135 because she “eats out a lot”.
Some naysayers in the comments section of her video questioned how she could afford to travel full-time. “How can I afford to rent an apartment?” she said.
“Living in a van has saved me a lot of money so I can spend more time traveling, starting a business, meeting great friends and developing the skills I’m passionate about. I did.”
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the average American pays more than $2,000 a month in rent. redfin.
In certain cities, such as Nashville and Austin, asking rents have increased significantly, with landlords charging $32 to $48 more than they did a year ago.
More and more Americans are now turning to tiny homes as a way to cope with the rising cost of living.
One such person is young YouTuber David Rule, who built his own tiny house for $8,000 behind an old trailer bed.
Another small homeowner, Rachel, also lives on wheels.
Rachel and her husband have lived in a modified ambulance for two and a half years and have traveled to three different countries, 15 states and two states.
Another couple and small homeowner recently shared the full cost of building their own home.
And check out a small village in Kentucky. There, her family of four act differently.
