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

Does your annual salary place you among the lower-middle class? It depends on the state you live in, according to GOBankingRates data. The minimum income threshold for the lower-middle class in states ...

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 ...

Earning a household income of $150,000 might sound like a lot, but in many of the biggest cities in the U.S. it still puts you squarely in the middle class. Middle-class households earn between ...

The purchasing power of one's income was greater in 2000 than today and U.S. consumers are highly sensitive to price changes, ...

According to the Pew Research Center, middle-class households are those earning between two-thirds to double the median household income in an area. The upper middle class refers to the top 20% of ...

The next time you look at your paycheck, multiply it by two. The figure you arrive at could be what your paycheck looks like in 2050 if income trends follow the same pattern as the past 25 years — at ...

How much income do you need to enjoy a middle-class life in your city? Aerial view roofs of river townhouses in East Brunswick, New Jersey. As a middle-class American, there is some expectation for ...