To put a broader perspective on costs.
When people hear I fly they reckon I must be really wealthy.
Totally incorrect.
I sailed a lot,38 feet ketch,around most of Northern France,Belgium and Holland,expensive but not crippling.
I raced cars for ten years,horrendously expensive,even in my little sphere £500 per weekend and on top of that something quite expensive often broke.
Flying is the cheapest hobby I've ever had.
So don't be too despondent,there are some really nice people flying,try your local airstrip,LFA group etc.
Good luck and look on the bright side of life.
Lister