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lower-middle class
Coverage of lower-middle class in the Nexus archive.
- $100K qualifies as 'lower-middle class' in California, 11 other states
A six-figure income, once synonymous with wealth, is now considered 'lower-middle class' in California and 11 other states due to rising living costs. This shift highlights the growing disparity between income levels and the cost of living in these regions.