MIDDLE CLASS

is considered middle class has changed the least in Alaska — an increase of just 23.53% from 2012-22.

The biggest change in what's considered middle class was in Oregon — a jump of 53.15% from 2012-22.

TOP 10 STATES

Florida was ranked 13th for the biggest increases in what someone needs to earn to be considered middle class. Below are the top 10:

OREGON

Middle class income range in 2022: $51,088 to $153,264

Middle class income range in 2012: $33,357 to $100,072

10-year change in middle class income: 53.15%

WASHINGTON

Middle class income range in 2022: $60,217 to $180,650

Middle class income range in 2012: $39,583 to $118,748

10-year change in middle class income: 52.13%

COLORADO

Middle class income range in 2022: $58,399 to $175,196

Middle class income range in 2012: $38,829 to $116,488

10-year change in middle class income: 50.40%

CALIFORNIA

Middle class income range in 2022: $61,270 to $183,810

Middle class income range in 2012: $40,933 to $122,800

10-year change in middle class income: 49.68%

IDAHO

Middle class income range in 2022: $46,809 to $140,428

Middle class income range in 2012: $31,343 to $94,030

10-year change in middle class income: 49.34%

UTAH

Middle class income range in 2022: $57,889 to $173,666

Middle class income range in 2012: $38,776 to $116,328

10-year change in middle class income: 49.29%

MONTANA

Middle class income range in 2022: $44,227 to $132,682

Middle class income range in 2012: $30,304 to $90,912

10-year change in middle class income: 45.95%

TENNESSEE

Middle class income range in 2022: $42,690 to $128,070

Middle class income range in 2012: $29,427 to $88,280

10-year change in middle class income: 45.07%

RHODE ISLAND

Middle class income range in 2022: $54,247 to $162,740

Middle class income range in 2012: $37,401 to $112,204

10-year change in middle class income: 45.04%

MASSACHUSETTS

Middle class income range in 2022: $64,337 to $193,010

Middle class income range in 2012: $44,439 to $133,316

10-year change in middle class income: 44.78%

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