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What it takes to be middle class in Southern Nevada in 2026, study finds

What does it actually mean to be “middle class” in Southern Nevada in 2026? A new data study suggests the answer may depend heavily on rising costs and local income levels.

How much do you need to earn to be middle class in Kansas? Here’s the range

SmartAsset ranked Kansas 33rd in the U.S., with a median income of $75,514. The study found the upper bound for middle class income in the state sits at $151,028, while the lower bound is $50,343.

Earning $121K is now considered middle class in Louisiana, study says

LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) – A new study from SmartAsset found that Louisiana households earning $121,972 are now considered ...
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Here’s how much you need to make to be considered middle-class in Florida

Florida came in near the middle of the rankings, at No. 26. According to SmartAsset’s annual report, Floridians need to make anywhere from $51,823 to $155,470 to qualify as middle-class earners this ...
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Middle Class Squeezed: Dallas-Fort Worth Families Need Nearly $50K Just To Qualify

The new thresholds come from SmartAsset 's "What It Takes to Be Middle Class in America - 2026 Study," which uses 2024 U.S. Census Bureau median household-income figures and a variation of Pew ...