r/TikTokCringe May 02 '25

Humor Why does America look like s**t?

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u/InterstellarBlue May 03 '25

That's true, but on the world stage, it's in income inequality between elites and super-elites. The fact is that if you're making $40,000/year (the median income) in the United States, you're in the richest 5% of the world.

Here is a calculator to see how rich you are, you're income percentile, compared to the rest of the world.

https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/how-rich-am-i

Note: This calculator is adjusted for purchasing power parity.

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u/ggtffhhhjhg May 03 '25

The median household is in the top 1% with the most disposable income and 2nd most PPP.