Middle-class families in the U.S. are struggling with rising costs in housing, healthcare, childcare, and transportation. The average family has $21,939 left after necessities, with regional differences. Cities like San Jose, Washington, D.C., and Seattle offer higher disposable incomes, while Los Angeles and Fresno face financial strain. States like Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts provide better financial security compared to California and West Virginia.
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