If you're looking to control costs, make sure that you find a vet who uses current, up to date vaccine protocols... ie. NOT someone who recommends vaccinating every year against every possible illness!!
Typically recommendations for ADULT pets include:
DOGS:
Rabies every 3 years
DAPP (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus) every 3 years
Lepto, Lyme, Bordetella - Only recommended for at-risk pets. If indicated, they must be given annually.
CATS:
Rabies every 3 years
FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis [herpes], calicivirus, panleukopenia) every 3 years
Feline leukemia - ONLY in cats that go outdoors or in homes that tend to take in strays, must be given annually.
Hope that helps!! A lot of the "cheap" clinics in my area may look that way on paper, but they end up costing clients more money because they recommend a lot of unnecessary vaccines. Also, those cheap clinics often miss things on physical exam and thus end up costing clients more money in the long run. I typically tell my friends in other towns not to choose the cheapest vet or the most expensive vet, but look for someone with average prices.