17 Surprising Financial Perks of Being President

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You Live in Cool Digs

Since John Adams, U.S. presidents have always lived well in the White House, which had running water in 1833, central heating in 1837 and an elevator in 1881. The White House was built for $232,372 in the 1790s, according to History.com, and includes 142 rooms.

Contrary to popular belief, there are no secret passages or hidden escapes — none known to the public, at least. There is a well-known underground complex that includes a florist and bowling alley, though.

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