I wasn't welfare-poor then I but I definitely had problems keeping a roof over my head. Rent was cheaper then compared to salaries, buying a house or condo was

I wasn't welfare-poor then I but I definitely had problems keeping a roof over my head. Rent was cheaper then compared to salaries, buying a house or condo was cheaper then relatively as well, health insurance cost less too. The cuts were welfare were bad, but this is not the only factor as the general cost of living was lower.