Home and utilities
Rent or mortgage, repairs, electricity, gas, water, internet, phone, trash, and household maintenance.
Expense tracking guide
Household expense categories
A simple category list for shared homes, couples, and families that want clearer monthly spending.
Suggested household expense categories
Food and supplies
Groceries, pantry stock-ups, household basics, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and recurring grocery trips.
Transportation
Fuel, transit, parking, vehicle maintenance, insurance, rideshare, and shared travel costs.
Family and care
Childcare, school supplies, activities, medical costs, prescriptions, dental, vision, and caregiving expenses.
Subscriptions and bills
Streaming, apps, memberships, software, gym plans, insurance, and predictable monthly charges.
Flexible spending
Dining out, gifts, entertainment, clothes, hobbies, events, and occasional purchases.
Keep categories simple first
Start with broad categories and split them later if a category becomes hard to understand. LogByTech can help your household keep the shared record organized.