US Families Now Need At Least $280,000 a Year to Be 'Middle Class' in Some Cities
- Posted on January 19, 2026
- By International Business Times
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US Families Now Need At Least $280,000 a Year to Be 'Middle Class' in Some Cities
In some US cities, middle‑class families now need $280k+ (£209k+) annually to cover rising housing, childcare, and living costs.
