The finances of an average American person aged 40, based on 2018 census data. Original data taken from https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cesan.nr0.htm . Note, that the income is provided after tax, based on "average" tax rates. As actual tax rates vary a lot between different states, these figures are not accurate. Nonetheless, we can see that a typical US citizen hardly breaks even, according to the census data.
  • Total: $2,671.00 per an
    Value date: Dec. 31, 2019
    Expense: -$61,224.00 | Income: $63,895.00 |
  • Average expenditures: -$61,224.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • – Food: -$7,923.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • –– Food at home: -$4,464.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • –– Food away from home: -$3,459.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Healthcare: -$4,968.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • –– Health insurance: -$3,405.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • –– Other: -$1,563.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Housing: -$20,091.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • –– All housing expenses: -$20,091.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Personal insurance and pensions: -$7,296.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • –– Other: -$465.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • –– Pensions and Social Security: -$6,831.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Transportation: -$9,761.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • –– Gasoline, other fuels and motor oil: -$2,109.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • –– Other: -$3,677.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • –– Vehicle purchases: -$3,975.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – All other expenditures: -$2,030.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Apparel and services: -$1,866.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Cash contributions: -$1,888.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Education: -$1,407.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Entertainment: -$3,226.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • – Personal care products and services: -$768.00 per an

    Other Expense | Currency: USD
  • Average income: $60,895.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • – Total net income: $60,895.00 per an

    Other Income | Currency: USD
  • Incomes from assets: $3,000.00 per an

    Currency: USD
  • – Interest for [Pension 401(k)]: $3,000.00 per an

    Other Income | Created automatically from 'Pension 401(k)' | Currency: USD
  • Total: $2,671.00 per an
    Value date: Dec. 31, 2019
    Expense: -$61,224.00 | Income: $63,895.00 |