What is the maximum a family of 4 can make annually while still being considered poor? (according to your personal conception of 'poor')
If you have lived in Switzerland or Sweden or Netherlands for a while: a family of four with income sub ~60-80K in the US is poor. You won't be able to afford living in a good city plus pay for good healthcare, good schools, good housing, retirement etc. US middleclass is >200K?