C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 332, 144-332-1 - ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE BASIC COST CHART
Housing: includes either a payment for rent or home ownership costs (which include taxes, mortgage payments, insurance and property maintenance), heating fuel, water, electricity, gas, refuse disposal, household textiles such as sheets and towels, furniture and appliance replacement, house wares, laundry and cleaning supplies, paper products, services and telephone at the basic rate.
Food: includes all food eaten at home, meals eaten at work or school and snacks.
Clothing: includes basic inner and outer clothing, undergarments, footwear, dress and work clothing, cleaning and pressing services and shoe repair.
Personal Care: includes haircuts, hair dressing, and such items as toothpaste, shaving cream, and shampoo.
Other Family Consumption: includes newspapers, magazines, entertainment expenses and allowances for participation in sports, hobbies and other recreation.
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