Live Off Campus or Commute?

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Live Off Campus or Commute?

• Team 6 Project 2 Proposal

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Team members

• Paula Mitchell Organizer
• William Ha Tech.
• Geoff Bachanas - Summarizer

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The Situation

• A typical Cal Poly Pomona student must commute
  to school every day from home in Riverside.
  Traffic is horrible and gas prices are at record
  highs. The student is currently financially
  independent.
• At this time, the student has three different
  options
• Student can live for free at his parents
  house in Riverside
• Student can live with an uncle who owns a
  house in Yorba Linda (Orange County)
• Student can rent an apartment close to
  campus
• Which one of these options is more economical
  for the student?

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Comparison Criteria
Living at home (Riverside) Living with a relative (Orange County) Renting close to campus (Pomona)
House is owned by parents House is owned by an uncle 2 Bedroom apartment is shared with a roommate.
Cost of living at home (Food Utilities) Cost of living with relative (Food Utilities) Cost of living close to campus
Commuting cost ( 87 octane is used) Commuting cost ( 87 octane is used) Commuting cost ( 87 octane is used)
Additional living cost available? Additional living cost available? Additional living cost available?
Traffic Traffic Traffic
How convenient? How convenient? How convenient?
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Research

• Consumer guide in renting
• Apartment leasing office for cost of fees,
  deposits, and rent.
• Automobile fuel efficiency specification
• Average utility usage and costs
• Personal experience
• Internet
• Libraries