1970s middle class

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18 Photos That Reveal What Middle-Class Life Looked Like in the ’70s vs. Today

These photos compare middle-class life in the 1970s and today, showing changes in family routines, work, technology, and daily costs.

From clothes hanging on the line to family breakfasts, 1970s middle-class life looked a lot different than it does today.

November 17, 2025
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12 Things Every Middle-Class Home Had in the ’70s

Take a look back at some of the common household items you could find in a 1970s middle-class home, from rotary phones to bean bag chairs.

Visit a middle-class home in the ’70s and you’d be guaranteed to find at least a few specific items: shag carpeting, wood-paneled walls, and plenty of avocado green appliances. Sure, everyone had their own unique style, but there was a…

May 8, 2025