Pricey housing forces many people in California into recreational vehicles

Marvin and his family moved into a recreational vehicle, or RV, on a street in Mountain View, California, two years ago, after they could no long afford to pay the rent on their apartment.

The 27-year-old Walmart employee, who gave only his first name, lives with his mother, elder sister, younger brother and his sister's four-year-old daughter in the RV, which has two beds, a sofa bed and a sofa.

Despite the lack of personal space and the noise of trains whizzing by, Marvin said living in the RV is convenient as the family can use bathrooms in a nearby park and shower at a gym. The biggest upside is the RV rental is only $500 a month.