Where a person lives determines how much money they need to survive, or even thrive. In the Midwest, the cost of living is lower than what you'll find on the east and west coasts, so you can make it on less money. But what does it take to be part of the middle-class? In this video, we're taking a look at the cost of living, some basic taxes for each state, and the income needed to be considered middle-class. #MiddleClass #money #taxes JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/stuckinthekernfield MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/stuck-in-the-kernfield/ *TO HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/StuckInTheKernfield?sub_confirmation=1 TIP JAR: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StuckKernfield https://paypal.me/stuckinthekernfield?locale.x=en_US *SOCIAL MEDIA/CONTACTS* Email: stuckinthekernfield@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuckinthekernfield/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InKernfield Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stuck-In-The-Kernfield *AFFILIATE LINKS* Free Audible 30-Day trial! https://amzn.to/3rVFHWl Amazon Prime Free 30-Day trial! https://amzn.to/3eOoSJk EQUIPMENT I USE: External hard drive - https://amzn.to/3psw0y5 Laptop - https://amzn.to/3fYmsYy Microphone headset - https://amzn.to/3gbI5Ud Camera - https://amzn.to/2TfiOAw Lavalier Microphone - https://amzn.to/3gpxSU2 Laptop Cooling Fan - https://amzn.to/3x6KBSs Office chair - https://amzn.to/3vcm6li AUDIBLE FREE TRIAL: https://amzn.to/2Si7PWV SAVE 60% ON SELECT BLUEDEE PRODUCTS: https://amzn.to/3ggY8zV WANT TO LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY? Get 15%OFF your next photography course! Use code STARTNOW15 https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=770300&m=104198&u=2559728 https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1679100&u=2559728&m=104198&urllink=&afftrack= Expert Flyer - Find flight upgrades, availability and more! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=208402&u=2559728&m=25056&urllink=&afftrack= Grammar Check with Grammerly: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=224026&u=2559728&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0 GET 50% OFF your first audio book with AudiobooksNow: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=599842&u=2559728&m=52971&urllink=&afftrack=0 FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links. This means that when you click on them, I may receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you. Clicking on the links is just one more way to support the channel and enable me to continue bringing you free content. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMkUm4VaoRw

Small towns across America have Mom & Pop restaurants that only the locals appreciate. But what about the chains? Do you know their origin stories? Here, we discuss seven chains that began in the state of Illinois. Some of these chains are only found in the Midwest, but some are nationally known. Stick around to the end to find out who gets an honorable mention. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StuckKernfield Don't click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb8Qd1O1gtIKVgRWnw3SmMg?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/InKernfield Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stuck-In-The-Kernfield email: stuckinthekernfield@gmail.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqJ8A5XZYmc