Middle-Class Income Ranges Revealed for Kansas City and Surrounding Areas
What counts as middle class in Kansas City? New study lists range
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A recent study by SmartAsset reveals that to be considered middle class in Kansas City, Missouri, individuals need an income between $46,639 and $139,916. This range is lower than many other U.S. cities, with Missouri and Kansas having varying thresholds for middle-class status.
- 01Middle-class income in Kansas City ranges from $46,639 to $139,916.
- 02Missouri's middle-class income range is $47,726 to $143,178.
- 03Kansas has a higher threshold, with a range of $50,343 to $151,028.
- 04St. Louis has a lower middle-class income range compared to Kansas City.
- 05San Jose, California, has the highest income requirement for middle-class status.
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A study by SmartAsset has outlined the income requirements to be classified as middle class in Kansas City, Missouri, revealing that individuals need to earn between $46,639 and $139,916. This range is lower than that of 69 other cities in the United States. The median household income in Kansas City is $69,958. In comparison, St. Louis, also in Missouri, has a middle-class income range of $35,583 to $106,748 with a median household income of $53,374. On the Kansas side, Wichita's middle-class income range is $43,903 to $131,710 and a median household income of $65,855. Overall, Missouri ranks ninth-lowest among states for middle-class income, while Kansas ranks 33rd, with ranges of $47,726 to $143,178 and $50,343 to $151,028, respectively. Massachusetts tops the list with a middle-class income range of $69,885 to $209,656.
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Understanding these income ranges helps residents gauge their economic standing and informs local policy discussions on affordability and cost of living.
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