A recent study revealed the lowest income needed to be considered middle class in each state. Do you qualify in Pennsylvania, ...

When asked how they identify their social class 54% of Americans said they belong to the middle class, according to one survey.

You may be doing better than you think.

According to the Pew Research Center, the middle class is shrinking. In 1971, 61% of Americans lived in middle-income households. By 2023, that number had dropped to just 51%. As more people shift ...

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” ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brocreative / Shutterstock.com If you’ve lived in California for a while, you’ve probably noticed that what once felt “comfortable ...

Spoiler alert: It costs much more in 2025 to be considered “middle class” than it did in 1990. And that makes sense, given that both wages and the cost of living have increased significantly over the ...

Defining yourself within the American middle classes can be tricky. Your social class is based on more than just your salary; it depends on everything from where you live to how you live. Find Out: ...

Using MoneyLion’s calculations, Phoenix New Times also analyzed what it means to be upper-middle class in the 10 biggest cities in the Valley. Here’s how Phoenix and its surrounding communities stack ...