This salary is needed to be 'upper-middle class' in Illinois, study says

How much do you need to make to be considered middle class in Illinois? Here's what researchers say

The number of Americans who are in the middle class has declined in recent years, according to the Pew Research Center.

This salary is needed to be 'upper-middle class' in Illinois, study says

ILLINOIS - The cost of living has grown across the nation in recent years, and with it, so has the standard to be considered “upper-middle class.” A new study from GoBankingRates.com, a personal finance website, determined how much income a person would need to be considered “middle class” and “upper middle class” in every U.S. state. The study used the Pew Research Center’s definition of middle-class, ranging from $56,000 to $169,000 nationally…

This salary is needed to be 'upper-middle class' in Missouri, study says

MISSOURI - The cost of living has grown across the nation in recent years, and with it, so has the standard to be considered "upper-middle class." A new study from GoBankingRates.com, a personal finance website, determined how much income a person would need to be considered "middle class" and "upper middle class" in every U.S. state. The study used the Pew Research Center's definition of middle-class, ranging from $56,000 to $169,000 nationally…

The Salary You Need to be Upper Middle Class in These Rich States

Here's what it takes to be considered upper middle class in America's wealthiest states.