Highest Income in Cameroon

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Cameroon

1 Abong Mbang 04 $1,720

2 Akom II 14 $1,720

3 Akonolinga 11 $1,720

4 Ambam 14 $1,720

5 Babanki 07 $1,720

6 Bafang 08 $1,720

7 Bafia 11 $1,720

8 Bafoussam 08 $1,720

9 Bafut 07 $1,720

10 Bali 07 $1,720

11 Bamenda 07 $1,720

12 Bamendjou 08 $1,720

13 Bamusso 09 $1,720

14 Bana 08 $1,720

15 Bandjoun 08 $1,720

16 Bangangté 08 $1,720

17 Bankim 10 $1,720

18 Bansoa 08 $1,720

19 Banyo 10 $1,720

20 Batibo 07 $1,720

21 Batouri 04 $1,720

22 Bazou 08 $1,720

23 Bekondo 09 $1,720

24 Bélabo 04 $1,720

25 Bélel 10 $1,720

26 Belo 07 $1,720

27 Bertoua 04 $1,720

28 Bétaré Oya 04 $1,720

29 Blangwa 12 $1,720

30 Bogo 12 $1,720

31 Bonabéri 05 $1,720

32 Buea 09 $1,720

33 Dimako 04 $1,720

34 Dizangué 05 $1,720

35 Douala 05 $1,720

36 Doumé 04 $1,720

37 Dschang 08 $1,720

38 Ébolowa 14 $1,720

39 Edéa 05 $1,720

40 Ekondo Titi 09 $1,720

41 Eséka 11 $1,720

42 Figuil 13 $1,720

43 Fontem 09 $1,720

44 Foumban 08 $1,720

45 Foumbot 08 $1,720

46 Fundong 07 $1,720

47 Garoua 13 $1,720

48 Garoua Boulaï 04 $1,720

49 Guider 13 $1,720

50 Guidiguis 12 $1,720

51 Jakiri 07 $1,720

52 Kaélé 12 $1,720

53 Kekem 08 $1,720

54 Kontcha 10 $1,720

55 Kousséri 12 $1,720

56 Kribi 14 $1,720

57 Kumba 09 $1,720

58 Kumbo 07 $1,720

59 Lagdo 13 $1,720

60 Limbe 09 $1,720

61 Lolodorf 14 $1,720

62 Loum 05 $1,720

63 Maga 12 $1,720

64 Magba 08 $1,720

65 Makak 11 $1,720

66 Makary 12 $1,720

67 Mamfe 09 $1,720

68 Manjo 05 $1,720

69 Maroua 12 $1,720

70 Mbalmayo 11 $1,720

71 Mbandjok 11 $1,720

72 Mbanga 05 $1,720

73 Mbengwi 07 $1,720

74 Mbouda 08 $1,720

75 Meïganga 10 $1,720

76 Melong 05 $1,720

77 Mindif 12 $1,720

78 Mme-Bafumen 07 $1,720

79 Mokolo 12 $1,720

80 Mora 12 $1,720

81 Mundemba 09 $1,720

82 Mutengene 09 $1,720

83 Muyuka 09 $1,720

84 Nanga Eboko 11 $1,720

85 Ndelele 04 $1,720

86 Ndikiniméki 11 $1,720

87 Ndom 05 $1,720

88 Ndop 07 $1,720

89 Ngambé 05 $1,720

90 Ngaoundal 10 $1,720

91 Ngaoundéré 10 $1,720

92 Ngou 08 $1,720

93 Nguti 09 $1,720

94 Njinikom 07 $1,720

95 Njombé 05 $1,720

96 Nkambe 07 $1,720

97 Nkongsamba 05 $1,720

98 Nkoteng 11 $1,720

99 Ntui 11 $1,720

100 Obala 11 $1,720

The highest-income cities in Cameroon represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Abong Mbang leads with a median household income of $1,720. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Abong Mbang earn $1,720 — that's -98% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 07 is well-represented with 3 cities in the top income rankings.

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