Here's the Minimum Net Worth to Be Considered Middle Class on the West Coast in 2026
With California ranking as the richest state in the nation and Washington placing in the top 10, according to World Population Review, it’s reasonable to assume the middle class on the West Coast earns more than the average middle class in the United States.
The minimum net worth to be considered middle class nationwide is $104,700, according to District Capital Management. But how much does that figure change on the West Coast? Here’s a look at how much higher the number climbs.
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Median Income for Residents on the West Coast
For this comparison, the West Coast includes Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska and Hawaii. According to a recent study by GOBankingRates, the average median household income across these five states is $96,234. By comparison, the median income in the United States overall is around $89,000.
Here are the individual state medians:
Alaska: $95,665
California: $100,149
Hawaii: $100,745
Oregon: $85,220
Washington: $99,389
Middle-Class Income Range for Each West Coast State
Oregon has the lowest threshold for middle class -- about $10,000 below the rest of the Pacific states. California and Hawaii have the highest limit; $200,000 still qualifies as just middle class in those states.
Alaska: $63,777 to $191,330
California: $66,766 to $200,298
Hawaii: $67,163 to $201,490
Oregon: $56,813 to $170,440
Washington: $66,259 to $198,778
Minimum Net Worth To Be Middle Class on the West Coast
Net worth is a bit trickier to figure out because many factors go into it. However, based on a Benzinga article, the average net worth for someone earning $60,293 a year is $385,400. The median net worth is $159,300. Both figures exceed the national middle-class net worth range, with the average totaling more than twice the national benchmark.
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