Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent ...

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.

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but the next year will be especially pivotal as inflation, wage growth and housing costs collide. To get a realistic picture of where the bar ...

Earning more than $110,000 in household income doesn't make you rich — but in most states, it means you're upper-middle class. Nationwide, upper-middle class households earn a median income between ...

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 ...

While it's evident that life is getting more expensive for Americans there are places that remain affordable for most people.

“Middle class” is often used as a monolithic term. When politicians invoke it, they’re referring to anyone who isn’t wildly wealthy or who wouldn’t classify as financially disadvantaged. But there’s ...