Sober Living Startup Cost Calculator
Beds, rent, furnishing, reserve: a typical-range startup budget and the break-even resident fee at realistic occupancy. Free, no signup, and honest about what varies.
Most first houses run 6 to 10 beds. Space standards apply; the kit covers them.
Use a real listing from your target neighborhood for a number that means something.
First, last, and deposit is commonly 2 to 3 months.
Months of fixed costs banked before opening.
Typical startup range
$29,808 to $41,990
Monthly fixed costs
$3,736 to $4,630 / month
Break-even resident fee at a realistic 85 percent occupancy: $549 to $681 per bed per month, before house manager compensation and certification fees. Compare against what certified homes near you charge.
Every figure is a typical-range planning estimate built from the assumptions shown, not a quote. Rents, insurance, and fees vary by market; certification fees vary by state affiliate. Confirm real numbers with landlords, insurers who write group housing, and your state affiliate before budgeting.
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