In 1980 middle-class families lived in a world of Atari consoles, rotary phones and station wagons with wood paneling. The median U.S. household income was $21,020, enough to buy a modest home, a ...

Arizona's middle-class income range has increased significantly over the past decade. A four-person household in Arizona needs to earn between $71,989 and $215,966 annually to be considered middle ...

DENVER (KDVR) –The income that qualifies for “middle-class” has changed drastically over the last decade, and the range for Colorado’s middle-class has jumped more than most states, according to a new ...

Being considered middle class has gotten more expensive over the years, and Delaware households are no exception. Rising costs of living, inflation and stagnant wages have reshaped what “middle-class” ...

When it comes to your personal finances, you might think you know exactly where you stand on the economic ladder, but the reality of American income classes might surprise you. Whether you consider ...

It’s no secret that life has gotten more expensive over the years. But when looking back in time, the income required to be middle class or even upper-middle class might surprise you. Before we jump ...

See how middle class income has changed from 2000 to 2025 and what it means for purchasing power, lifestyle and financial ...