Cost of Living is a monthly offset to a character's Actual Monthly Pay.
Per B516's Cost of Living and Status, Status can drop if the COL for it is not paid.
Notes[]
- free Status from Rank does not require higher upkeep, pay only for base
- although characters may opt to pay higher/lower than status dictates, it can't be less than the Status 2 minimum of $100/month
- since Cost of Living includes the assumption of buying food, it should be possible for someone with Doesn't Eat or Drink to reduce that cost.[1]
- since Cost of Living include the assumption of gradually replacing worn clothing, a character who doesn't wear clothes should be able to reduce the cost[2]