A St. Louis suburb ranked in a new study among the top 25 best places to live in the Midwest ... O’Fallon ranked as the ninth U.S. city where the middle class is shrinking the fastest.

Check Out: How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle ... the Midwest is often regarded for its friendly charm and lower cost of living compared to coastal areas like New York City or ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes 12 states as part of the Midwest, and here are the two-person family middle-class salary ranges for each for reference: Illinois: $52,969 to $158,922 ...

You may assume that if you made a six-figure salary you would be far ahead of the working class or even middle ... While the Midwest is often regarded for its friendly charm and lower cost of living ...