"Rich" is relative — here's the number
People are famously bad at guessing where they fall on the income ladder: high earners often feel middle class, and vice versa. This tool replaces the feeling with a percentile, based on the US household income distribution.
It's the kind of result people screenshot and argue about — which is exactly why it spreads. Just remember the big caveat: cost of living varies enormously by city and state.
What you're probably wondering
These thresholds are for total household income (everyone in the home combined), which is the most common way income distribution is measured.
It's based on an approximate US income distribution. Real percentiles vary by source, year and region, so treat it as a close estimate, not an official figure.
A lot. $150,000 goes much further in a low-cost state than in San Francisco or NYC. This tool shows the national picture.