Inside the World’s Richest Man’s $50k “Crib”: Maye Musk Reveals Son’s Minimalist Living in Boca Chica

BOCA CHICA, TX — For most, a net worth of $839 billion (as of March 2026) would imply gold-plated faucets and private chefs. For Elon Musk, it apparently means sharing a towel with your mother and sleeping on a foldable bed.

In a series of viral posts on Wednesday, Maye Musk provided a candid look at her son’s lifestyle at his primary residence—a rented, 400-square-foot prefab home near the SpaceX Starbase facility. Her description of the “utilitarian” setup has reignited global fascination with the tech mogul’s commitment to extreme minimalism.

1. The “Starbase” Guest Experience

Responding to a photo of the house’s interior, Maye Musk didn’t hold back on the realities of being a guest of the world’s first potential trillionaire.

• The Sleeping Arrangements: Maye revealed that her recent stay involved sleeping in the garage, which her son converted into a third bedroom.
• The Rationing: “The shower only has one towel so I left it for Elon,” she tweeted, adding that she found “no food in the fridge” during her visit.
• Kalahari Roots: Dismissing any need for sympathy, Maye noted that her childhood expeditions in the Kalahari Desert prepared her for such “luxury.”

2. Inside the $50,000 “Boxabl” House

The house, a Boxabl Casita which Musk began renting from SpaceX in 2020 after selling his $100 million California real estate portfolio, is a masterclass in functionalism:

• The Decor: The open-plan space features a farmhouse sink, white cabinetry, and bare walls. The only “ornate” items are a rocket-shaped sculpture, a katana (Samurai sword) on the coffee table, and a few books.
• Utilitarian Furniture: The setup includes a simple dining table with a black jacket draped over a chair, and a multifunctional living area that doubles as a workspace.
• The Value: Musk previously joked that while the unit cost $50,000, his “home improvements” might have bumped the value to $69,000.

3. Net Worth vs. Lifestyle

The contrast between Musk’s assets and his day-to-day life reached a new peak this week:

• Historic Wealth: According to the Forbes 2026 Billionaires List released yesterday, Musk’s fortune grew by $500 billion in the last 12 months, driven by the upcoming SpaceX IPO.
• Cash Poor by Choice: Despite his record-breaking wealth, Musk has stated that less than 0.1% of his net worth is in cash, with almost all his value tied up in equity in Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.

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