Diagram of watercolors from the 17th century

See who has it worse off and better than you.

The meaning of “middle-income” changes a lot depending on where you live and your household size.

In the 1970s, the most common household type in the U.S. was a married couple with kids. Things are different now.

Some states have high rates. Some have low. But whether a state is lower or higher for you depends on more than just the high brackets.