How Much I Spend a Month: Apartment vs. Full Time Travel

[@STANventures86]

Hi Angie, I hope this message finds you well! I’m watching from the Philippines, which is quite a distance from you. I just wanted to let you know that you’re a genuinely good and kind person. Your positive energy really stands out and it means a lot, even from so far away. Take care and keep being amazing!

[@theoriginaledi]

I've been following you for just about a week, since KZbin suggested your car tour video to me, and I am entirely captivated. Since then, I've subscribed, watched all of your videos, and waited impatiently for each new one that has come out. I hope to have a similar lifestyle in a couple years when I retire* and I'm loving everything about your videos: part educational, part travel/adventure, part inspirational, part vlog, and filled with resilience and good humor from start to finish. I'm excited to see where your journey leads you. Thank you for sharing it so beautifully with us. *Side note: To that end, I actually find these talky kinds of videos just as interesting as the others. I LOVE learning about your processes and strategies! Please don't stop doing this part too!

[@angieontour1]

Thank you so much for all the kind words!! It means a lot!

[@kimnorris9445]

Hey! I have had the same experience. I stumbled upon this lovely lady's videos and will live vicariously through her until I retire in 2 years. I have owned my suv for 14 years, so I will have minimal expenses when I live in it. Thing is... I don't have any retirement savings so I will be living off of a small pension. Probably about $500 a month. But! I am SO willing to get to those sacrifices knowing I won't have to work anymore.

[@0alexander062]

How are the travels going for you guys I’m only 23 and my ignorant self is wondering why you want to retire before going for it you don’t have to travel to live this way I’ve done it for awhile in the same city(Nashville)

[@solonyetski]

Are you living on savings? Work remotely?

[@sambalgoreng]

KZbin perhaps

[@0alexander062]

She saved a lot before going all in now I’m sure she is making some money from youtube

[@frankgrimes2679]

O.F.

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

I found your channel because I looked up traveling long term specifically in a Toyota Corolla. I can't afford a van so I thought I was stuck and unable to get out on the road. You have shown me otherwise. I am now putting together some gear and planning my first trip beginning this autumn. Thank you!

[@neurodivergentlily]

I literally wrote down "research money stuff for future" as part of my weekly to do list.... Thanks for kick-starting this research point :) i appreciate your openness :)

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm a single female with a 2015 Toyota Corolla in an apt and main goal is to get a tiny home, but before that the "car life/van life" has always intrigued me. I have no one that understands this logic. How do you/did you, if ever, deal with the "fear" of being out in the open by yourself?

[@DarthFurball]

Hey @toyotausa you need to sponsor Angie for a full camper buildout! 😉

[@ForKnFifties]

I can't imagine being a younger female and having the monthly issue being on the road. That would be so frustrating. I now am cycle free👍 but almost twice as old as well 😵‍💫

[@tanyamoder9453]

Love you channel and seeing how much you’ve relaxed since your first couple of videos. You also have a wicked sense of humor that I thoroughly enjoy. I wish I had thought of doing this when I was your age. Congratulation on being brave enough to follow your dreams and thank you for allowing me to come along.

[@yassiinthewild]

You can do it now Tanya

[@angieontour1]

Thank you so much for your kindness! I hope you are able to have an adventure of your own someday too!

[@JimJenks1]

Who needs planning, more ramblings please.:) It's great that you're still so positive this far into your journey!

[@angieontour1]

Haha!! Thank you! I feel like I am rambling in most of my videos.

[@miguelg.biedma1869]

Just discovered your Channel and i'm binge watching the whole thing. Your content is unique and pretty funny 😅. Keep on the great work!

[@yotu9670]

Haha have done that also when I discovered her :D

[@spartaeus]

Maybe I missed something.... but how are you saving money without an income???

[@SoybeanAK]

Fun exercise: Figure your car's running costs per mile! Purchase price divided by how many miles you can reasonably expect till it's dead gives depreciation (that gen Corolla is probably good for 250-300k), plus tires (guessing 2 or 3 cents?), plus typical maintenance and major repairs amortized over the life of the car (oil changes every 3-5k, filters every 20k, timing belts every 80k, etc.), plus gas. I'd guess you're looking at 20-30 cents per mile, give or take? All relative to what you wanna do, but it's a handy number to know for rationalizing impulsive driving decisions! BTW- Found your channel this week, it's awesome! So much good travel footage (and commentary). It's gained over 1K new subs in that time, and I notice all the most-viewed videos (5 figures vs. 3 or 4) are *about* car life, not what you're actually seeing, lol. God keep you!

[@nickbroadhurst5924]

Agreed. Car depreciation and car replacement costs need to be added to the analysis. Cars are SO expensive to replace these days!

[@angieontour1]

Exactly! I am praying my little Corolla keeps going for a few more years but you're right, car prices, even used cars, are crazy right now!

[@angieontour1]

That is actually a very handy formula. Thank you for sharing that!! And thank you! I do find that interesting as well!

[@dr.alaricshawncastleberry6789]

I have so much respect for you and what you’re doing. Such a brave soul! You’re doing great! Hang in there!

[@uniworkhorse]

Your NE accent is adorable - west coaster here so it's a bit jarring in a good way! It's great to see someone from the other side of the country explore the west as I feel we can get a bit jaded out here :/. As much as I love the idea of van life sometimes, living in a bike-able/walk-able city with a lot of conveniences is important to me - plus as someone who is pretty tall, my choice of vehicle feels pretty limited as I can't imagine sleeping in a cramped sedan. I'd love to bike tour the country but having the shelter of your car actually gives you a lot more options in terms of taking your time and amenities. I'm not used to paying for a car, so that's a big hurdle if I ever have to jump it! Thanks for making these types of videos, I personally find the meta/logistics videos more interesting than the destinations so I am curious to know if you have side hustle work (or if KZbin is a part of that) while you travel, or if this is pretty much out of pocket.

[@pjaxy]

Can you share info about your income? Are you working remotely while on the road or are you living off savings? If you are living off savings, are you planning on doing something to earn income? If you are working remotely, can you share your work situation? One of the biggest barrier to people thinking of living on the road is not if they willing to sacrifice the comfort of having a house but rather if they can afford to do so long term.

[@meself4955]

that's so true. I would love to also travel in my car, but feel like that it would be hard to find a job later on if I have a long gap in my employment history.

[@larissapienaar2436]

In an earlier video she mentioned she saved up money and also sold all her stuff to fund this life. Don’t know how long that will last or if she’s doing other work in the meantime.

[@larissapienaar2436]

@@meself4955 employment gaps are not nearly as much of a problem as they used to be. Millennial bosses are a new breed 😂

[@larissapienaar2436]

@@valeriefromoregon Very very little money comes from YT videos. Most creators have other forms of income or savings.

[@adrianailvento2167]

​@@meself4955 employment gap: no worries: what's wrong with taking a year off to travel?

[@paulhenry8174]

Sounds good. I think your oil changes will go up substantially, as well as tires. Air filters too! Change often after dusty desert dirt roads.

[@angieontour1]

Definitely noticed that! Thanks for the tip!

[@werbnaright5012]

Sorry if this is dumb, but why will oil change prices go up for her? Because of location or inflation?

[@paulhenry8174]

@@werbnaright5012 it’s just the mileage living in your car and exploring the Very large Country. I’d guess she will probably drive around 30k miles a year changing oil 6 times. Car camping comfortably is very weather dependent and travel is cheap due to the high mpg. Angie also seems pretty curious with a I want to see and do new things energy that doesn’t look to slow down anytime soon.

[@sofisticadaglam]

ANGIE, MIENTRAS AHORRAS DINERO, ESTÁS VIVIENDO COSAS QUE NO TIENEN PRECIO!!!! 👏👏👏👏💗💖 FELICIDADES!! 💗💗💗💖🤗🤗

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

I just stumbled onto your channel. I lived out west for 49 years so I know what your loving about it. You remind me of my daughter in law..charming! Love your video. Keep enjoying your adventure! 👍

[@hawkeyescoffee6399]

Is it normal for car insurance to cost so much in the US? $142 (approx £110) a month sounds like a lot ($1704 a year, approx £1328 😮 ). I thought we were paying a lot at £430 (approx $550) a _year_ . Also, idk about renters insurance or what that ientails. But in the UK I have "contents insurance" which covers everything in my flat and any legal fees I might have if someone sues me for example. I bumped mine up higher than it needed to be in order to cover some valuables and I pay just £19 a month (approx $24), which surprisingly went down from last years. So $158 a month is also pretty shocking. Anyway, don't forget that you were paying the car insurance while living in your apartment, so it's an expense you would have had anyway rather than it being a replacement for your renter's insurance. So technically you should add the car i surance to your apartment tally too.

[@chunkyfecalbreakfast]

If you think their car insurance is expensive, you should see their phone plans!

[@0alexander062]

That is cheap for USA some people with bad records or on their own plan pay $250+ a month

[@crystallight1113]

We vanlifed from Canada down to Baja this winter and it was amazing. Just a suggestion. Also,getting work done on the car and maybe even on the teeth is so much more affordable 💜

[@crazychicSHENA]

Nomad living is actually fun if you can maintenance the 💰 good lucky on your new adventure🥰☘️

[@gaylefailing7032]

I am 66 and my children are grown and happy and busy. I am seriously considering making some serious changes and leaving my apartment and buying a van. I am thinking of going to quartzite Arizona by 2024. I am fairly healthy and dont want to work anymore and want some adventure! I also may visit my sisters too. Its really igniting my joy , where begore i was feeling quite stagnant and bored. I spent some years out west in my late 40s early 50s and love it out there.

[@amynaddra7230]

I’m getting ready to live in my car. I’m ready. I’ve done it before for 4 months. I will not miss my $1400 rent! Cool video. I may do Planet Fitness too or shower at a local pool when it opens for $1. Senior discount!!

[@aseretaretrom4807]

Hi new subscriber here teresa a retired nurse. You inspired me more to start my camping with my Chrysler 200 first then buy a cargo van . You’re right ❤I’ll try soon …you have captivated my attention to go and start my long time plan to start traveling and see the USA 🇺🇸 national perks and wildlife . I’ll start here in Florida. . . I got all my needed accessories I might need . Bought things that I see from youtubers and suggestions they share a camper may need .

[@erhtsee]

Hey hoping incase you don’t see my other comment you see this one.. I tried adding a song to your playlist but it didn’t have that option. Please add or listen to “Hearts” and “Sunset Drive” by Fieldcraft during long stretches of scenic drives!! pls the vibe is unmatched ☺️& im jelly you have all that nature around you 😻🫶

[@Xanthro2]

I legit found ya channel by searching "Toyota corolla home". I just got an 04 and kinda thinking Imma have to convert it. Thank you!

[@codycarreras4825]

How many miles now on your Corolla? You continue to inspire me, the more I see you do this, I want to also. Similar amount of income, and thought processes. Thanks for this.

[@lisamallard]

great video, in regards to car ins., you would be paying that when you lived in apartment also so i would say you are saving even more from being in your car

[@JonathanFarelas]

I so glad I found your channel! But I can’t picture myself doing this. I rely the internet so much sadly. I love your videos.

[@JonathanFarelas]

English is hard for me lmao

[@matthewbowen2132]

You still have the internet…

[@Lamborghini033]

It’s awesome what you do. I think it’s because I’m an owner of a 2015 Corolla and I had troubles but I definitely did not do it for travels since it was mostly for my employer back then. Definitely learned that buying additional vehicle was not the solution even through temporarily it worked but it came down to knowing when to give in to working around your environment. If I tried to sleep in my Corolla again out of pleasure, I would probably enjoy like your point of view. Very envious of this lifestyle. Keep up the good effort 😁

[@NateBra]

inspired! keep going :) btw what do you do for work aside from youtube while you travel?!

[@hieemo]

This is a good video. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it and this was very educational.

[@jwt9032]

Great video it's definitely much cheaper then renting or paying a mortgage for a house of apartment. I spend about £800 a month Living in my van. But because it's an old van I put aside about £250 a month to cover maintenance. My last repair bill was nearly £2000 so you have to always be prepared for an expensive breakdown and also money for hotel accommodan if needed :)

[@thespinner5484]

Just a suggestion, get one of those inflatable tents with the wood furnace inside. You can live like a queen, keep warm and have comfort.

[@asecmimosas4536]

You had to pay car insurance when you were renting an Apt though right? So for the apt it would be apt + car insurance? Unless you used public transit and didn't have a car back in the day.

[@tarat26]

So so much respect. I wish I had travelled and spent time like this when I was younger. I live in the UK England, so the thought of living your life over here does not appeal in the UK. I guess I was worried about driving abroad in the States, although years later with more experience of driving here, I felt confident enough to do a fly drive from Miami down to the keys. Listening to how much things cost, the only thing I was thinking was "I couldn't live without my washing machine and tumble dryer 😂". In England it's almost always wet and cold. In my apartment it was a priority. I used to use laundry mat places whilst living in London but they cost a fortune, ruined my expensive clothes for work and used so much time with having no Internet there. Yes I guess I could have bought books to read but that would add to heaviness of laundry. Also, if I left things and came back, I'd risk having them stolen. Much respect for following your heart, staying safe and streetwise and for your parents giving you the confidence and ability to follow your dreams and your heart. Such beautiful scenery reminds you we are such a small part of everything. Best wishes from across the pond England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@maylin1986]

Just curios. Having seen you in one of your previous videos being on your laptop, do you use your Mint service as a Hotspot for your laptop? I appreciate the time you put into making your videos. 💛✨️

[@angieontour1]

Yes! I am able to use the hotspot for my laptop! It is quite handy. Thank you!

[@SofiiaLazebna]

thank you for sharing!! that's helpful information to think about my own budget. And I like your sense of humor, as many people bellow! wish you all the best

[@SarcasticComments23]

Such a wonderful woman, there’s a lucky guy out there somewhere for you! 🤟🏼

[@missusd1130]

I couldn't do a car, but I don't like the current victorian fixer upper. But that's because hubby only found work 3 hrs away, so we're trying to sell. We actually looked at a 1000 sq ft trailer today, but the lot rent, insurance, property tax, and "hOA" fee is HIGH together (college town). But we're looking into such options because we all want to be together, we have a cat and it's really hard to find a place around the area we want to move to where you can have a cat that you can let outside and put in a garden, so we'll be happy when we find a suitable one. Victorian's great and fun to restore and renovate but not when there's no work in town and family ends up getting separated. Half of us are in that area and the other half of us is here. NO GOOD. Rather go small and be together. THat's my thought.

[@karachisharpie]

Great vlog. Safe travels. Enjoy life

[@Nonduality]

I don't understand how you can drive so much and only have $30 a month in maintenance expenses unless you're not doing any of the recommended maintenance in your owner's manual, which will result in breakdowns and major costs.

[@carolynholland1608]

Loved this Angie... very informative! 😁 Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@karenwang313]

Gas really is the killer. I was looking at doing a trip from the Bay area to Yellowstone and I was looking at close to 600 or dollars round trip or something. Not all that nice when I have no income lol.

[@lindacolleran5492]

Very interesting and I like your videos that share your input on your travels!!!!

[@IntelligentAtheism]

12:52 Today's philosophical quote 🧐😅👍

[@bh8263]

What do you do for income and how much do you get?

[@edwardmacnab354]

you probably mentioned it somewhere but ---how do you make money ? Also , if your subscribers see a scam comment they should report it to you tube and it will be removed.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great video Angie! Thank you for always sharing with us!💖👍😎JP

[@samuelhausmann397]

As a non American, m’y question for you is do you have an income ? Do you have a job ? 😋 Nice video!

[@jasonk7578]

Wow the camera quality looks better! What do you use to film your vids?

[@toominc.]

Love your videos. How do you not have an accent except for the word “coffee”? 😂

[@blazerprophet]

What about health insurance?

[@malinovesson4150]

It would be fun of you have a Q&A 😃

[@angieontour1]

I will have to think about doing that someday soon! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@malinovesson4150]

@@angieontour1 : Thanks for writing back to me 😃 Love to follow your youtube- channel ❤️

[@dontbesuspicious3531]

But how do you make money? Most people aren’t travelling full time because they have to go to a single location for work. It’s not so much about the comforts of a house.

[@0alexander062]

You can do this and work just not travel as much or at all

[@zeek6317]

In your apartment, you have a regular income. This need to be included as a plus.

[@0alexander062]

I do the same thing with a regular income

[@connecteavity]

I think you are doing awesome! 🎉 this such a beautiful season of your life when you are going out of your comfort zone to create new comfort zone with tools you’ve got! Sometimes Bible in your hand and Nature-that’s all you need to create the most important RELATIONSHIPS IN LIFE WITH YOUR CREATOR

[@garuda0127]

the way you say coffee 😍😍😍😍

[@jakegreen326]

Yes, saving but as long as you live in your car in summer.

[@lindawaxman570]

Yes, Winco...Oregon pacific nw.

[@realbrat40]

Stay safe out there and remember to thank you car for putting up with you and everything you are putting it through😂

[@angieontour1]

Every single day!! Especially as we go down dirt roads! My car is a trooper! Haha!!

[@nialuna12]

I'm so glad I discovered your channel! I am also in my late twenties and I wish I would have the courage to do what you are doing now so I am living vicariously through your videos! ❤

[@angieontour1]

I hope one day you're able to take a trip! It is life changing.

[@artallas]

How do you keep making money while on the road ?

[@kevinxiang1911]

Great video and cost breakdown!

[@OWK000]

What about propane to your campstove? Or do you just eat peanut butter and celery a lot. . . I lived in a tent for 3 months. I ate a lot of peanut butter too. And cheese . . . melted on whole grain sprout bread. . . and instant chicken soup with fresh brocolli chopped in. It was almost vegetarian. Other produce I ate, too. I don't really remember that much.

[@somewhereoverit711]

Is there a reason why you dont tint your windows?

[@jakegreen326]

Nothing you say is embarrassing. thank you ! pleasure to view. I plan to do what you are doing

[@surfnburb89]

Gr8 info specially on the road laundry...internet(online bills like car insurance...car reg.) N ya California gas is usually @ $7 sumn a gal....😜

[@angieontour1]

It is normally $7?? Oh my. I am sorry!!

[@surfnburb89]

@@angieontour1 yes in a town called bakersfield california it's pretty pricey here 😬😳

[@0alexander062]

@@surfnburb89Bakersfield is legendary

[@idontpresslike]

Yes, it's incredible. you saving money for doing what you want, when I saving money with not doing what I want

[@RA-rf4nz]

I don't quite understand the comparison if you are not including the income side of the equation. I assume your new job/employment is fully remote and has the same income? I remember when I finished high school (1970's), my best friend and I quit our jobs and went on an month-long extended vacation traveling all across the western USA in a Toyota Celica (quite smaller than your Corolla) and camped (individual 1-person tents) all along the way. But it was clearly a vacation and not a life style. Anyway, enjoy your travels as they are indeed best when you are young.

[@thomaschainey3230]

Great video thanks.

[@wolffofcinema3448]

Been considering doing something similar, then I remembered health insurance costs without an employer 😢

[@leanne7306]

I love your sense of humor 🤣 😄

[@darthraiderVt]

How has your income level changed? Office work vs. online employment & YT?

[@fildyb]

How, why? Wouldn't you want to have a renocated camper van, that way you'd be able to cook and have more headspace?

[@neurodivergentlily]

Also Guesstimation is indeed a word :)

[@chrischangfong3873]

I want a video on how you earn an income on the road.

[@mydearautumn]

I don’t think she’s currently working as she mentioned in her first video that she quit her 9-5 office job, and had saved money to buy a house. Maybe she’s living off her savings? Also, KZbin pays money to those with most views and subscribers.

[@abi_verse]

How about safety? Thats my main concern too

[@d.leenerts922]

Hmu if you’re in sd I can show you around. Don’t have to keep apologizing for us in the west coast. Love it out here lol

[@AmyKozerski]

It's probably a better comparison to estimate miles driven monthly in each situation and use that with your average mpg and the current gas price. Because like you said, what you spent back then was dependent on very volatile gas prices.

[@joyfuladventurer-kj1vo]

Inspiring adventures while saving on cost of living 🌟👍

[@PoM-MoM]

When using public wifi make sure to clear your browsers and passwords.... keep your $$$ safe

[@joyreigns6987]

Question! If you're traveling around, how do you make money? Or did you just save up before all the traveling? Been watching through your car content and I really like your honest perspective and how you encourage others to just go for it and take the chance, but this one question has been on my mind for a while haha

[@joyreigns6987]

Bot you've been reported

[@angieontour1]

Thank you so much!! Remember everyone do NOT respond to comments asking for money!! It is NOT me!

[@0alexander062]

@@angieontour1they aren’t asking for money they were asking how you make your money don’t be rude!

[@0alexander062]

She stated in earlier videos that she saved up to be able to start this but she’s making money from KZbin at least now which is kinda wild that she would be closed minded and not answer most of the comments

[@jesus_reigns]

​@0alexander062 oh it was just a deleted comment of a fake angieontheroad account wanting money

[@JamesHarris-sh9ip]

What is your income method while traveling or did I miss that recently?

[@nathanchristensen716]

$158/mo for renters insurance seems very expensive to me. My last renters insurance was $40/mo

[@noemimimi1818]

it is not that bad the gasoline expenses, it is like u are travelling every state so it makes sense :)

[@jingleinthepalace5083]

hello if you do that kind of like staying in the car how much is your income to do that and what about your work or job how to deal with it.what do you do for living?it seems that it is very hard when you have low income doing that.i just wanna try that too to save money😄 if ever soon hopefully

[@0alexander062]

You can do this and not travel but still work a job to save money and climb the financial ladder faster but she saved up for years to do this

[@CoquetteCroquette55]

You are reallyyy cutest person alive ❤❤❤

[@thomaskrenn3808]

you are realy a funny and lovely person.👍

[@borg_wow]

they do not make em like you anymore..;-; so wholesome..so adorbs

[@richatlarge462]

The income difference matters too.

[@fengz-x7z]

I have a 2018 Corolla. My car averages 30 miles per gallon, and I get 310 miles out of a full tank without using AC or heat. I don't think your 40 miles per gallon is accurate. How is Mint Mobile's internet speed on data? Is the internet on data fast enough to watch KZbin videos smoothly?

[@malinovesson4150]

It look like Ryan Renolds on that card ! 😃

[@larissapienaar2436]

That’s literally what she said…

[@malinovesson4150]

@@larissapienaar2436 :Ohhh , I didn’t hear that! Totally missed that

[@andrewniedziela]

Thought it was super funny that the budget I had made up for living out of my car for the next year or so came out to $1,381 a month, guess I was pretty close on the ball there then!

[@suzannelewis3829]

Guess another consideration is car replacement cost ... just a thought.

[@DManGrand]

One non cash expenditure that you have not accounted for is a faster depreciation on your car due to the excess miles you are putting on the car by traveling everyday. That asset will have less value and will someday need to be replaced. But agree you are saving $$$ overall but savings must be getting depleted without a nice revenue stream.. enjoy.

[@ericanthony1982]

I just received Ryan’s new Xmas card😂

[@DifferentKindofGlam]

1200 for a two bedroom is not bad at all nowadays (im from/lived in LA and OC and live in MASS now).

[@munibowais]

I wanted to ask how are you earning money because you left your job