: An essay titled " The effect of AI on the role of human auditors " by Cagri Likoglu (2025) is archived under this ID at the University of Twente .
: Some critics argue that due to the soaring costs of healthcare, housing, and childcare, the effective poverty line should be closer to $140,000 for a family of four to live without constant financial stress. Lifestyle Creep and Financial Management 106827
: A research paper on " Blame games and democratic responsiveness " by Hinterleitner is registered under this ID at LMU Munich . : An essay titled " The effect of
: In these models, $106,827 serves as the dividing line between being "Poor or Near Poor" and moving into a more stable "Middle Class" status. : In these models, $106,827 serves as the
The number is identified in financial discussions as the upper income threshold for the "Middle Class" or "Comfortable" bracket in certain cost-of-living analyses. Specifically, it has appeared in viral social media debates regarding the "true" poverty line and lifestyle creep, where users discuss whether a family of four can be considered "broke" despite high earnings. The Evolution of the "Middle Class" Threshold
Beyond finance, the number appears in several specific academic and research repositories: