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Are you middle class in Florida? Here’s how much you have to make to qualify

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 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 Florida, to be considered middle class, you need to be making a minimum of $67,853 to support a family of four and remain 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.

Here’s how the other 50 states stack up:

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