[falcolas]

FWIW, the poverty level for a 3 child household is $35k. ($44k in Alaska, $40k in Hawaii)

Probably doesn't count the vehicle troubles, but more the added food, board, and transportation in general.

[Ancalagon]

How is the poverty level lower in Hawaii than in Alaska???

[slenk]

Probably because you're not heating your home a lot of the year in Hawaii

[Ancalagon]

Interesting, hadn't thought of that, thanks!