Median household income rose just 13% since 2016
Median household income in the United States was $87,460 in 2025, or just 13 percent higher than it was in 2016. Cost of living rose 39 percent over that same period, according to federal data.
Median household income in the United States was $87,460 in 2025, or just 13 percent higher than it was in 2016. Cost of living rose 39 percent over that same period, according to federal data.