Income It Takes to Be Considered Middle Class in Every State

Montana
> Household income range for middle class: $24,061 – $118,555
> Median family income: $68,940 (14th lowest)
> Middle class share of Montana income: 47.4% (16th largest)
> Richest 20% share of Montana income: 49.1% (16th smallest)
> Cost of living in Montana: 5.4% less expensive than than U.S. avg.

Nebraska
> Household income range for middle class: $22,789 – $112,289
> Median family income: $75,990 (25th highest)
> Middle class share of Nebraska income: 47.6% (12th largest)
> Richest 20% share of Nebraska income: 48.6% (10th smallest)
> Cost of living in Nebraska: 10.4% less expensive than than U.S. avg.

Nevada
> Household income range for middle class: $24,824 – $122,314
> Median family income: $71,864 (19th lowest)
> Middle class share of Nevada income: 46.2% (22nd smallest)
> Richest 20% share of Nevada income: 50.5% (22nd largest)
> Cost of living in Nevada: 2.4% less expensive than than U.S. avg.

New Hampshire
> Household income range for middle class: $26,909 – $132,591
> Median family income: $93,930 (6th highest)
> Middle class share of New Hampshire income: 47.6% (13th largest)
> Richest 20% share of New Hampshire income: 48.8% (13th smallest)
> Cost of living in New Hampshire: 5.8% more expensive than than U.S. avg.

New Jersey
> Household income range for middle class: $28,715 – $141,489
> Median family income: $101,404 (3rd highest)
> Middle class share of New Jersey income: 45.5% (12th smallest)
> Richest 20% share of New Jersey income: 51.5% (12th largest)
> Cost of living in New Jersey: 12.9% more expensive than than U.S. avg.