Living small and saving big: The actual cost of alternative housing

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10. Goin’ green

Living on a school bus sounds like your parents’ worst nightmare come true, but it’s actually one of the most economical and environmentally-friendly housing choices you can make.  So, go you if you’re thinking about making the switch, and your parents are hippies, but maybe try not to bring it up at Thanksgiving if they’re investments bankers. 

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Living Big in a Tiny House

School bus life is similar to van life, except that school buses are bigger, which opens up the possibilities but also expands the costs. You should be able to fit more amenities if you so choose, and you will not have to be quite as good at Tetris to figure out how to do so. So what’s next?