**California's Upper-Class Income Threshold Will Shock You**
Think $100K makes you upper class in California? Think again. According to GOBankingRates research, you need at least **$192,668** annually to crack that tier in the Golden State — nearly $23K above the national threshold of $169,800.
Here's the kicker: Even with that salary, location matters *massively*. In San Francisco or Silicon Valley, $200K might feel middle-class thanks to insane housing costs (median home price? Over $1M). A modest 2-bed apartment runs $4K+/month alone.
Meanwhile, the same income in Fresno or Bakersfield? Tha
Think $100K makes you upper class in California? Think again. According to GOBankingRates research, you need at least **$192,668** annually to crack that tier in the Golden State — nearly $23K above the national threshold of $169,800.
Here's the kicker: Even with that salary, location matters *massively*. In San Francisco or Silicon Valley, $200K might feel middle-class thanks to insane housing costs (median home price? Over $1M). A modest 2-bed apartment runs $4K+/month alone.
Meanwhile, the same income in Fresno or Bakersfield? Tha

