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About ten years ago or so that number was 75k to live comfortably without any worries.
I was so excited when I got a big raise (10%), thinking it would change things. Then inflation happened and I'm back to watching my finances.
I got a decent raise. Multiple required insurances I have immediately inflated.
I don't think that $75k was to live comfortably, I think the $75k was to feel happy about your income.
Ninja edit: found it:
but...
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/money-happiness-study-daniel-kahneman-500000-versus-75000/