FROM THE ARTICLE: Political commentators have taken issue with the fact that the design ‘cost more than the average American family makes in a month’
First of all, I would venture to guess that it cost more than the average American family makes in 2-3 months, at least. Secondly, I could make a copy of that for $15 or less.
The average monthly income runs about $50,000. So, 1.5 months.
Unless you are referring to net vs gross.