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Caitlyn Moorhead

‘Home Alone’ Wealth: The Real Cost of the Big House and Paris Family Vacation

Selena Fragassi / Selena Fragassi

Every year around this time, as people settle into watching their favorite holiday films, there is one big question that comes up without fail: What kind of jobs did Kevin McCallister’s parents have in “Home Alone” to be able to afford that sprawling house and take a family of 15 to Paris for the holidays?

As you might recall, if you’ve ever seen the 1990 John Hughes family classic starring Macaulay Culkin in his breakout role, the McCallister family lives in the wealthy suburbs of Chicago.

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