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Originally Posted by gasman
Best definition I have come across is the point where a family has more than 1/3 of their income available for discretionary spending.
Canada wide that number is statistically about $59,000/year household income (assuming shelter/food/transportation are the essentials). In Alberta that would translate to about $71,000/year
Upper class would be those that make more than double the median income. So Canada overall would be $140,000 and in Alberta $190,000
so to put bounds on the middle class in Alberta
Household Income between $71,000 and $190,000
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I would say that the upper threshold for being outside middle class is higher than $190,000.
A two teacher household can make $200,000.