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Learn how much money Americans think it takes to be considered wealthy. From CNBC.com, Kathleen Elkins: According to a Schwab survey on wealth, Americans say it takes an average of $2.4 million to be considered "wealthy." As for how much it takes to be "financially comfortable," survey respondents say it's an average of $1.1 million. By that standard, less than 10 percent of American households qualify as "comfortable," since less than 10 percent have over a million dollars. Americans are split on their definitions of wealth, with some describing wealth as a specific sum of money and others describing it more as a state of mind. When asked to define wealth, the top five sentiments among 1,000 Americans are: 1. Having a lot of money (27 percent) 2. Enjoying life's experiences (24 percent) 3. Being able to afford anything they want (22 percent) 4. Living stress-free and having peace of mind (19 percent) 5. Having loving relationships with family and friends (12 percent) However, when asked to compare two oppos