The United States is a large and diverse country with big regional variances and even noticeable differences from one city to another.
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How Much You Need to Be Rich in 50 Major US Cities
The East Coast of the United States, from where Maine meets Canada south to where Florida meets the Gulf of Mexico, is a collection of diverse states.
The towns that host America's big colleges and universities offer a lifestyle that's different from any other slice of America.
The financial press is saturated with articles and stories about how you can earn more money and how you must save and invest to build your wealth.
We tend to believe we know what "middle class" means.
