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Core Insights - 61% of American households are classified as middle-class, with income ranging from $56,600 to $169,800 [1] Group 1: Cost of Living and Economic Factors - The ability to maintain a middle-class lifestyle varies by geographic region due to differences in cost of living, tax policies, homeownership rates, and average household income [2] - Average cost of living for a family of four is sourced from Livingcost.org, while average rent data comes from RentCafe [2] Group 2: States Favorable for Middle-Class Living - Florida and Texas are highlighted for their lack of state income tax and moderate to low cost of living, making them attractive for maintaining a middle-class lifestyle [5][6] - Texas has an average home value of $298,906, allowing residents to purchase homes in rural areas and retain more of their income [7] - Tennessee features a robust economy with a homeownership rate of 68.9%, higher than the national average of 65.7% [11]

We've heard you say already that the public finances are in a pretty precarious position. So I want to ask you, many Labour MP really want you to lift the two child benefit cap, and we hear that includes the Prime Minister. Well, we hope to do that when no one needs to tell me how important child poverty is.I cave into the Labour Party because I've wanted children from all backgrounds to have a good start in life. We've already made strides in reducing child poverty in this Parliament. We're rolling out fre ...