Seattle, 2 kids. Most of the expenses exceed normal due to us trying to relieve the hardship of raising very young kids, expect to go back to normal in 2-3 years.

$6k apt in a very nice area

$4.5k for preschool and daycare

$4k for household help (kids, cleaning, some cooking)

$1.5-2k for eating out

$400 for utilities

$1.5k on travel (smoothed out)

$500 boat club

$400 hobbies