Family Budget Calculator indicates how much of their income is spent on health care

The Economic Policy Institute has an interesting tool to determine the amount of money a family can expect to spend on health care and other basic needs. Historically, the poverty level has been used to determine if families make enough to support basic needs, however, many researchers indicate that "poverty line" isn't a reliable measure.

The Economic Policy Institute's Basic Family Budget Calculator provides a customized budget for all U.S. communities.

I was surprised to see how accurate this calculator was for my family. Check it out and let us know what you think.