Yes, they could stay home.
Evan Bayh and his twins and beautiful wife could have lived quite comfortably in their $58,200 condo that has a homestead exemption. After all, other families live there.
http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-is-media-giving-evan-bayh-pass-on.html
You can't find a $58,000 condo within 50 miles of DC, and even then it's going to be a 1 roomer in a Baltimore slum.
I know housing in Indiana is far less expensive than here ~ just want to makes sure you know that too.
It's unfair!