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How Much Money Actually Qualifies You as Upper-Middle Class in 2026?
So you想知道自己是不是算有钱人行列?美国这边对「上层中产」的定义还真挺复杂的。
核心数据:根据美国人口普查局和皮尤研究中心,2026年上层中产的年收入大概在**$117,000 到 $150,000**之间(看你住哪儿)。有些源头说能到$250,000,但这就取决于你在哪个城市了。
地理差异有点离谱:
所以同样的工资,在纽约可能就是打工人,在小镇可能就是「上人」。
2026年要涨薪了:通胀预期2.6-2.8%,生活成本还在往上爬。这意味着你要保持上层中产的地位,可能得加薪来追上物价。
底线:赚$117k-$150k在大多数美国城市2026年能混个上层中产,但具体还看你家里几口人、房价多少、花钱习惯咋样。