This is how long and how much (roughly) our move has cost us thus far:
May 29th - June 1st
Airfare to LA for interviews: $200.00
Rental Car in LA: $265.00 (I'm under 25)
Gas for rental: $70.00
Hotel Room in Costa Mesa (1 night): $80.00
Food while in LA: $100.00
Total: $715.00
June 9th
Received a decent job offer in West Hollywood
June 12th
Packing materials (round one): $45.00
June 13th
Penske Rental Truck w/ Car Carrier (reservation for June 21st - June 27th): $665.87
Total cost far: $1,425.87
Projected Costs
Gas for moving truck (1,100 miles, 8mpg @ $4.00/gal): $550.00
More moving supplies: $100.00
Food for the road:$80.00
Goodbye Party Supplies: $50.00
Deposit/Rent on new apartment
Dog deposit: $500.00
Key Purchase: $50.00
Prorated June Rent: $208.00
Regular deposit? (don't know if it required): $890.00
Total: $758.00 (could possibly go up to $1,647.00 Not sure yet)
Total get out there cost: $1,538.00 (or $2428.00)