ATLANTA — Are you in the American middle class?
Since inflation has surged in the last few years, a lot of people are finding their bank accounts stretched thin.
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According to inflation data aggregator Truflation , the middle class is capturing a lower share of income than people in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
But who actually qualifies as being in the middle class?
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The Pew Research Center has calculated the minimum annual income in each state to be considered middle class.
In Georgia, to be considered middle class, you need to be making a minimum of $65,364 to support a family of four and remain middle class.
Hawaii is the most expensive state, requiring an income of $82,630 to be considered middle class. In Alabama and Arkansas, you only have to be making $51,798 to be considered middle class.
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Here’s how the other 50 states stack up:
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