These 10 cities have the largest middle class

If you are part of the American population that is considered in the middle class -- about 50 percent of U.S. residents -- and want to live in an area that puts you on the same playing field as your neighbors, these are the states to consider.

According to a report from the career site Zippia, these are the top ten states with the largest middle-class population.

To compile the list, Zippia used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and set the average middle-class household income between $35,000 and $150,000 to determine where a majority of those households reside.

Here are the findings:

1. West Jordan, Utah

Middle Class: 75.2 percent

2.  West Valley City, Utah

Middle Class: 71.89 percent

3.  Layton, Utah

Middle Class: 71.3 percent

4. Livonia, Missouri

Middle Class: 70.9 percent

5. Missouri City, Texas

Middle Class: 70.7 percent

6.   Lewisville, Texas

Middle Class: 70.5 percent

7.  Riverview, Florida

Middle Class: 70.1 percent

8.  Surprise, Arizona

Middle Class: 70 percent

9.  Hillsboro, Oregon

Middle Class: 69.9 percent

10.  Ontario, California

Middle Class: 68.61 percent