60: How Much Does Van Life Cost? Real Life Examples and Money Saving Tips

Are you ready to save money and live the van life?  In this week's episode, I'll share my personal budget for life on the road, as well as some money-saving hacks I've discovered along the way.

Of course, expenses for nomadic living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, just as they can in any living situation.  But the beauty of van life is how flexible and customizable it is.  And you have the significant advantage of saving money on rent or mortgage!

Van life is not one-size-fits-all; the cost of thi can be tailored according to your choice of van, driving habits, and camping style, among other factors.  But the expenses don't stop at the van. We'll also tackle the costs of groceries, health insurance, internet and cell phone service, and how you can optimize these for your life on the road.

Whether you're a seasoned road tripper or considering van life for the first time, I promise this episode is brimming with useful tips and insights to help you save money while living a life of freedom and adventure.


Learn how to navigate van life with my Van Life Prep Pack that includes essential tools such as expense and income trackers, worksheet for choosing, financing and repairing a van, build cost and insurance tracker, and more!

Van Life Prep Pack

Other resources mentioned in this episode:
Upside
Gas Buddy App
$5 Meal Plans
Harvest Hosts
The Wayward Home Podcast - Van Life WiFi
Visible Wireless Review
Guide to Health Insurance for Full Time RVers
The Wayward Home Facebook Group

Check out the full episode blog post here: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/episode60/

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