What salary range would you describe as middle class.

LCOL I considered my family middle class when my dad made 50k in the 90s. Life seemed alright.

25 years later my dad and I both are at around 170, but I still consider us middle class like we were in the 90s, but now it feels like more of a struggle

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Middle class according to fishbowl is 300k

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So you’re saying I’m poor

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This thread is an indictment on the consulting industry.

People are ignoring or impervious to data.

There’s almost no connection with the reality that 80-85% of Americans make less money thy even our six figure 24 year know nothing analysts.

The expectations for being above middle class are 1% lifestyles.

There’s so many cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and pure stupidity that it’s a wonder clients pay us anything. As a group, this thread is a collection of clueless chuckleheads.

I await the coming barrage of reports for speaking the truth…

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Pwc6 they don’t get it. Anyone making more money than them is “rich”.

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Another variable is spending. I lease a 45k car for $260/mo $260 due at signing. Many people are now paying an average of $700-$900 for similar leases.

Income only gets you to upper middle class.

Upper class is achieved through influence. Income has nothing to do with influence. Wealth does play a factor, but isn't the only factor.

According to the IRS 23k to 250k gross per household is middle class.

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