And the truth is, it’s often not the smooth ride it may seem on the TV programs that have popularized the notion of living simple and cheap in a miniature home. “In the early days, the question of ...

Newlyweds Anne and Ed Baker, both 70, say that while living on a small income is challenging, Bangor offers a lot to make it possible. Combined, they earn about $2,900 a month from Social Security.