Besides differences in the level of health-related help offered to residents, the biggest disparity between independent living and assisted living is the access to financial resources that seniors and their families can turn to in order to help cover the cost of living in these communities.
Quick Answer. As of 2014, the daily rate for a house sitter ranges from $15 to $30 and is a reflection of the responsibilities given and the amount of time spent at the residence. However, house sitters typically charge up to $50 a day, for pet care and overnight stays. Continue Reading.
I pay my pet-sitter $30 for two visits to my dog per day, and no overnight stay. Considering there were multiple animals in the household, and she stayed overnight, $50 seems more fair.Certainly, not an overpay to the pet-sitter. never nailed down how much she expected to be paid. I asked my gf and she said $350. Thinking about it, that would be $50 a day. Sounded good, so I gave the house-sitter a thank you card with $350 in it.