Cuba has a lot of inequality too. There's a massive gulf between those with family abroad and those who have to make do only with the income from the (broken) o

Cuba has a lot of inequality too. There's a massive gulf between those with family abroad and those who have to make do only with the income from the (broken) official system. On the other hand, there is very little crime or drugs, and consequently few sirens. So even though Cuba does have slums, there are elements that are better than a poor person in the US would experience. You also don't need a car or need expensive shelter, so there's less chance that everything will crumble if you hit a financial snag. My understanding is that is a major source of stress for US poor. I don't have enough firsthand experience to know whether family structure is affected. But there are definite class differences you can note when talking to people.