Visions of America/UIG/Getty Images The vice president lives in a white house—no, not that one! Where does the vice president live? We all know the president’s address (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue), but where does the vice president live? It turns out that there’s a vice presidential white house too! You might imagine that there’s always been a historic mansion set aside for the vice president’s family residence, but in fact, the vice president’s mailing address has only been consistent since 1974. Before then, vice presidents lived in homes, apartments, or hotels, and received a housing allowance just like cabinet members. In 1966, Congress agreed to build an official residence for the vice president’s use. The plan stalled, however, and eventually, Congress decided to refurbish a certain cream-colored house as a “temporary residence” for the vice president: Number One Observatory Circle. Here are some things you’ll be surprised the president has to pay for.