@BernieSanders 1973 vs 2026
Median income (per year): $12,050 → $83,730 (only 7×)
If costs had only risen with income (~7×):
2026 Healthcare: ~$3,100 Home: ~$248,500 Rent: ~$930 College: ~$3,600
Instead, costs exploded far beyond wages. That’s why so many are struggling.