Just looked at some income data and realized most people probably don't know exactly where they fall financially. Turns out there's a pretty big gap between middle class and upper-middle class depending on which state you're in. Like, in Illinois, if you're making around $81k household income, that's pretty standard middle class territory. But here's the thing - upper-middle class income in Illinois starts at $127k, which is way higher than a lot of people realize. The difference is wild when you compare states. California's upper-middle class threshold is nearly $150k, while Mississippi tops out around $85k. Using the two-thirds to double median income definition, researchers found these breakdowns for all 50 states. Some states like Maryland and Massachusetts have much higher middle class income ranges overall - starting around $67-68k and going up to over $200k. Meanwhile states like Mississippi and Louisiana have lower thresholds across the board. So if you're making $100k, you might think you're doing pretty well, but depending on where you live, you could already be upper-middle class and not even realize it. The middle class income ranges are pretty eye-opening when you actually look at the numbers by state. Curious where you fall in your state?