A study by SmartAsset analyzed home values, incomes, jobs, taxes, and homeownership in each state to find where the middle class is thriving.
Middle class America isn't faring that well — they're behind on homeownership and retirement savings, partly because they're in debt.
The middle class faces some major financial challenges when compared to their wealthier peers.
While class and wealth are relative, a shrinking middle class, increased living costs, and debt contribute to their differences.
Using data from the US Census Bureau, we found how many households fall between 2/3 and 200% of the median household income in each state.