Download a .pdf of the Official USDA Food plan budgets. They
itemize a thrifty, low cost, moderate, and liberal plan and see
how you compare.
The chart shows that a family of 4 with 2 children between
the ages of 6-11 the following weekly expenditures:
Thrifty: $112.80
Low Cost: $144.90
Moderate: $180.50
Liberal: $218.60
Or Monthly Totals:
Thrifty: $488.80
Low cost: $628.00
Moderate: $782.00
Liberal: $947.20
The chart also gives suggested amounts for adjusting up or down for additional
family members based on age and gender.
How do you compare?