Trying to define the middle class in any region can be a tricky task, as it’s not necessarily based just on salary, but also on how far that salary gets you. The American South, even with its deeply ...

Every election cycle, politicians focus on talking to the middle class. Clearly, that’s where most people live. But the ...

The cost of living has dramatically increased in the past few years, redefining how much income is considered "middle class" ...

Are you considered middle class in California? California ranked among the five priciest states in the nation for middle-class living in 2025, according to a recent analysis by personal finance site ...

A six-figure household income doesn't necessarily make you rich — in many cases, it just means you're middle class. The upper bound of what's considered middle class for households exceeds $100,000 in ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. CG Tan / Getty Images If your household income was between ...

(NEXSTAR) — Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, it can be difficult to tell whether your paycheck is still putting you in the middle class. New data shows just how much a household needs to ...

If you’ve lived in California for a while, you’ve probably noticed that what once felt “comfortable” financially doesn’t quite stretch as far as it used to. Prices for housing, groceries and even a ...

When you reach your 50s, it’s natural to start thinking about your financial status and how yours compares to other people the same age. The Brookings Institution defines the middle class as making up ...

That said, the shifts in middle-class household income requirements have not been the same in every state. In some states, the household income range of the middle class hasn’t increased quite as much ...