31.5K usd in1958 Oklahoma ( > > nyc buying power ) early 1970's annual income (nurse 7k, new engineer 11-12k etc.) late 40's (47/48?) R.P. Feynman@ivy univ starting @ 4.7k, quite hi for a ex-Manhattan proj W.Buffett 's house wasn't exactly cheap; what is its worth today ? edit: wonder how much he or business pays for his security