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Can you survive on a teacher salary - Budget Breakdown

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Can you survive on an entry-level teacher's salary? Christine and Dave about their experiences surviving on a teacher salary in the Dallas, Texas area and how they were able to save money and eventually buy a house.

Here are the key points from the discussion:

  • The starting salary for a first-year teacher in McKinney ISD is $60,450 per month.
  • After taxes and deductions, a single person could take home around $4,300 per month.
  • Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in McKinney can be around $1,075 per month, including utilities and internet.
  • Other expenses include car payments, gas, groceries, phone bill, streaming services, clothes, entertainment, and student loan debt.
  • We estimate that a single person could live comfortably on around $2,500 per month, leaving $1,800 left over for savings.
  • By saving consistently for a few years, it is possible to save up for a down payment on a house.
  • We also discuss the importance of side hustles and how we were able to supplement our income when we were first starting out.

    • We acknowledge that everyone's situation is different and that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether or not someone can survive on an entry-level teacher's salary. However, we believe that it is possible with careful planning and budgeting.

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