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1915 average house price $3200. ($76,000)

Average wage: $687 per year ($16,000)

2015 average house price $183,000

2015 average wage $56,000

(USA)

The house in 2015 in a way was actually less of a strain on finances than the one in 1915.

In 1915 it would take you almost 5 years, of your entire wage per year to cover the cost of the house.

In 2015, it was slightly over 3 years.

Obviously payment etc doesn't work like that, but you get the idea.

I always heard you double the amount for every 10 years ago... that makes this house very, very expensive for the time. Also, shows how much Jewish banking has fucked us all.

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That $1,092 was for the plans and supplies, not to purchase the completed house. It was a kit house. You could order all the parts (down to the nails) and it would delivered to you (usually by train) for you or your builder to assemble.

These are called Craftsman houses, made by Sears. I used to live on a street that was lined with them. Many places like this are still around, and very desirable to own or fix up.

The house in the plans is less than 1200 sq ft (both floors in total.)

This is a 1916 Sears kit home, not 1934.

There are no electrical wiring in this home, nor does it include a furnace or ductwork or AC. Also did not include plaster for walls or interior paint. Everything would be unfinished.

Finally, there is no foundation or land, hat would still need to be purchased.

Adding it all up - land foundation, labor to construct and finish + the kit, probably close to the $3000-3500 range - that's about $72k in 2021 dollars. (Linkie: https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1916?amount=3000)

A 1200sq ft house, new construction these days is going to run you 2x that, minimum. But, will contain air ducts throughout, central air, electricity, kitchen appliances, water heater, and some coding upgrades to roofing and framing that will be ignored by the Mexicans that build it.

Good find.

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