Cover Your Bases. Expanding your living space by adding a deck is a great American tradition. Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a pro, the key to success is factoring in all the critical design issues, picking the right material for your budget, climate, and lifestyle, and building a structure that will stand the test of time.
Your size-adjusted household income and the cost of living in your area are the factors we use to determine your income tier. Middle-income households â those with an income that is two-thirds to double the U.S. median household income â had incomes ranging from about $42,000 to $125,000 in 2014.
And as the Wall Street Journal notes, San Jose, Calif., has the highest median household income of any major city in the country. (SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS). The median income for a household in San Jose was $77,000, which is well above the national median of $51,000.The source of San Jose's relatively broad-based economic success is no secret. Just ask any one of the five million people who purchased a new iPhone 5 from Apple, a company based in nearby Cupertino.SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS). The median income for a household in San Jose was $77,000, which is well above the national median of $51,000. The source of San Jose's relatively broad-based economic success is no secret.