[zeroonetwothree]

You could still do that if you are ok living at 1950 standard of living. Average income back then was $26k in today’s dollars. Even low paying jobs today are better than that.

I’m sure you will say something about housing costing more, which it does. But also many things cost less, such as food and clothing.

[Ancalagon]

point me at the apartments or houses you can afford today on a single, minimum-wage income with 40 hours a week. I dont care if its 1950s standard vs todays standard.

[ambicapter]

Can safely disregard everything you say as soon as you say food costs less than it used to.

[pluralmonad]

All the ersatz food that comprises most of the grocery store shelves may very well be cheaper. This does not make it a better value.