Funny how people don't mention these things when talking about the good old days. My property tax is less then one weeks pay.
Since 1927, this house has increased in tax value a little over $66,000.00. Other than the addition of electricity in 1930, not much at all has changed to the house. I'd guess that 90% of the furnishings in the house are the same as was there in 1927. The old barn that used to sit at the end of the drive is long gone. So, all things considered, I believe the 1927 tax valuation can be reasonably compared to the 2013 tax valuation.
In 1927 the tax for this house was $42.56. In 2013 the tax for this house was $425.32. It took my Grandfather about 42 days work to earn enough to pay his taxes. It takes me about three days to pay mine.