Budget Split Calculator - Free Online Tool | Shining Toolbox

Split your income using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule. Allocate money for needs, wants, and savings automatically.

Budget Split Calculator

Split your income using the 50/30/20 rule or custom percentages

$

Needs

$0.00

50%

Wants

$0.00

30%

Savings

$0.00

20%

About Budget Split Calculator

How to Use the Budget Calculator

  1. Enter your monthly after-tax income
  2. View the automatic 50/30/20 breakdown
  3. Customize percentages if needed
  4. See exact dollar amounts for each category

The 50/30/20 Breakdown

CategoryPercentageExamples
Needs50%Rent, utilities, groceries, insurance
Wants30%Entertainment, dining, hobbies
Savings20%Emergency fund, retirement, investments

Example Budget

On $5,000 monthly income:

  • Needs (50%): $2,500
  • Wants (30%): $1,500
  • Savings (20%): $1,000
Copied to clipboard!