Middle-class life in the United States has always been defined less by a single number and more by a bundle of expectations: a stable home, a reliable car, some savings, and a shot at college for the ...

A Business Insider analysis reveals the household income needed to be middle class in major US cities, and it's highest in California and Virginia.

Humphrey Yang says the number for middle-class existence is now higher than most people make, but also offers up some ...

Being middle class isn't just about your income. It's also about where you live and how many dependents you have.

See how U.S. middle-class income and costs have changed from 1990 to 2025, and why staying middle class is harder than ever.

How to tell which one you belong to among the various classes Reviewed by Michael J Boyle Fact checked by Pete Rathburn There are multiple ways of defining "middle class." The non-partisan think tank ...

A Business Insider analysis finds varying income levels between states that qualify as middle class, lower class, and upper class.

Do you think you're middle-class in Tennessee? Depending on inflation and your cost of living, what defines people as "middle class" changes and evolves. This informal socioeconomic tier is often ...

Think you're middle class in Mississippi? Cost of living, inflation and the community you live can help define what qualifies as "middle class," but the idea is always changing. It's usually defined ...

A middle-class income ranges all the way from two-thirds to twice the median income, which means that homes are affordable for some middle-class Americans but not others. A recent Zoocasa report ...

President Donald Trump floated the idea for a $2,000 tariff rebate or dividend per American while also noting the stimulus payment would go to "middle income people and lower income people." Here's ...

A recent study explored the income levels required to be considered middle class in each state, including Oregon. Oregon's cost of living is 12% higher than the national average, making it the eighth ...