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Old 12-02-2010, 09:55 AM  
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:stop US Question - Are You Middle Class?

So what is the right definition of middle class? $250,000? $500,000? $1 million? Not even close. Try $50,000 or so.

Strictly by the Numbers:

According to the Census Bureau, median household income in 2009 was $49,084. Before any coastal dwellers start yelping, let?s take a look at regional differences:

Median Household Income:

West: $53,833
Northeast: $53,073
Midwest: $48,877
South: $45,615

Full article here...

http://moneywatch.bnet.com/economic-...tionContent.10
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