Just looked up what counts as upper-middle class income in the Midwest and honestly the numbers are pretty interesting. In Michigan, you're looking at needing around $110k before you hit that upper-middle class bracket, which is based on the median household income of about $71k. That's using the standard definition of middle class being roughly two-thirds to double the median.

What caught my attention is how it varies across the region. Minnesota's threshold is higher at $136k, while Indiana and Missouri are closer to $108k. The gap between states isn't huge but it's noticeable when you think about cost of living differences. Illinois tops out the Midwest at $127k for upper-middle class, probably because of Chicago.

The data's from early 2025 so it gives you a decent snapshot of where things stood. If you're in the Midwest and wondering where your household income actually puts you, these numbers are worth checking against your state. It's wild how much the definition of middle class income shifts just by crossing state lines.