| There is definitely too much difference of perspective here. I think what would be more accurate, would be to determine how much you have leftover AFTER Rent/mortgage, utilities, taxes, etc.... I know that is too difficult for most to compute. Most definitely a family making 40K a year can feel middle class compared to someone who has less or is homeless. I'm sure that my disposable, after tax, after mandatory expenses, etc... is more than the person who makes 200K in Manhattan, but that isn't all that accurate. I've lived in Manhattan; and 200K isn't all that much. However; $200K in Austin Tx, Albuquerque NM, Biloxi MS, and Augusta GA are all different. |