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Heres a closer look atwhat it means to be middle class today.

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However, thisdiffers by circumstances, including family status.

Married middle-income households had a median income of about $103,000.

It could also be that older middle-income households have recently retired, leaving more younger households in the workforce.

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Most Americans, including those earning middle incomes, own a home, Wadford said.

There are several factors that could be attributed to this increase, according to the analysis.

One is an improvement in wage growth.

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Another factor is the higher cost of living, which necessitates higher spending.

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