Some Floridians may have heard their parents say “money doesn’t buy happiness,” but two relatively recent surveys may cause some in the Sunshine State to question that particular parental wisdom. In February 2025, SmartAsset looked at how much money it takes to be considered “middle class” for each state in the nation. Florida’s middle-class figure may seem high to some Floridians, but the amount that another study found one needs to be “happy” is far higher.…