Americans say they need to earn $186K to live comfortably — but is it enough?

(NEXSTAR) — While inflation has seemingly flatlined as of late, it's hard not to wince when you see the prices of things like housing and fast food.

When considering the cost of everything, Americans feel they need to earn an average income of roughly $186,000 "to be financially secure or comfortable," according to a recent survey by Bankrate.

That range did vary across demographics. Men felt they needed more than women ($197,000 versus $176,000), while white Americans felt they needed far less than Black Americans ($171...