Look, most of us will never live in the McCallister mansion. And that is totally fine. Your two-bedroom apartment has one huge advantage: You can find the thermostat.
Imagine running up and down those stairs every day. You’d need to be an Olympic athlete just to get your coffee. Kevin’s mom got a workout just doing laundry.
How much is the Home Alone house worth today? Inside the famous
Also, have you seen the heating bill? In a Chicago winter? That place probably costs $800 a month to keep warm. You’d have to wear a sweater indoors, just like Uncle Frank.
A Little Story From My Own Life
Last Christmas, I wanted to buy a wreath for my door. My door is about two feet wide. I could only fit one tiny pinecone on it. Meanwhile, the McCallisters have a wreath the size of a truck tire.
I looked at my budget. I had exactly $25 left after buying gifts. The McCallisters probably spend $25 on wrapping paper for one present.
And you know what? My little wreath looked beautiful. Because it was mine. That’s the real lesson from the movie. Home isn’t about the size of the house. It’s about the feeling you get inside it.
