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Depends on how much luxury you want. You could pretty much survive on a diet of beans, rice and bread for a good while. Not healthy, but you'd live, and it is cheap. You'd want to bring dried food and things that can be eaten raw (nuts, grains, dried fruit, etc). Then again, I'm a minimalist so I would actually enjoy spending time living like that. The only significant expense I could think of would be the gas. I wouldn't bring a mattress. Just a sleeping bag and a tent just in case. If you haven't already, do a bit of camping/backpacking before you start just so you get an idea of what you do and do not want/need.
For parking, rest stops when you can find them. Hotel parking lots that don't require permits/dashboard markers. Parking inside cities is tougher. Park outside and use public transit to get into cities. If you can, bring a bike so you can park a distance, get around quickly, and return. Also, some hotels/motels offer free continental breakfasts and don't check who is coming and going. Get a cup from each fast food restaurant and save it in your car. Walk in, "refill", leave. Don't buy bottles of water, get gallon jugs. Good luck. Sounds fun. I highly encourage this adventure. People might think it is stupid, but really, what else are you going to do with your youth? Work at Starbucks?
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