3 ms·How are house prices at $400k and the average American can’t handle an extra $40/mo in gas?by symlinkk 5y agoHow are house prices at $400k and the average American can’t handle an extra $40/mo in gas?indymike 5y agoI think you just explained it. That $4k/mo mortgage and income tax leaves very little for food and gas.symlinkk 5y agoI think people are just lying.cudgy 5y agoI think you don’t understand that when you add more expenses in one area like housing, it leaves you with less money to spend in other areas.masonic 5y agoHouses are notorious for poor gas mileage.