If you’ve lived in California for a while, you’ve probably noticed that what once felt “comfortable” financially doesn’t quite stretch as far as it used to. Prices for housing, groceries and even a simple cup of coffee have steadily climbed, and with them, the bar for what counts as “upper middle class” has shifted, too.
For example, the lowest end of upper-middle class income back in 2022 equated to $142,964, according to GOBankingRates.
