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Highest Income in China

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — China

1 Jiuxiangling 30 $12,951
2 Yu'hu Bay 30 $12,951
3 Luowa 21 $12,951
4 Burang 14 $12,951
5 Huatai 33 $12,951
6 Yuquanying 21 $12,951
7 Yangjingziwan 15 $12,951
8 Kalaxilike 13 $12,951
9 Bazang 15 $12,951
10 Huaidao 24 $12,951
11 Xibing 07 $12,951
12 Langmusi 15 $12,951
13 Bao'an yuan qu 30 $12,951
14 Changzhen 24 $12,951
15 Hetu 33 $12,951
16 Yangla 29 $12,951
17 Heyi 30 $12,951
18 Xirikxiy 13 $12,951
19 Ningchang 33 $12,951
20 Xiahu 07 $12,951
21 Shahe Jiangong 30 $12,951
22 Xipo 15 $12,951
23 Karjaw 13 $12,951
24 Xiaodian 28 $12,951
25 Baochuang Estate 30 $12,951
26 Pingding 15 $12,951
27 Shazui 30 $12,951
28 Bajiao 15 $12,951
29 Gaonan 33 $12,951
30 Chentian Village 30 $12,951
31 Liebu 24 $12,951
32 Hanjiayuan 08 $12,951
33 Longba 15 $12,951
34 Dayu 15 $12,951
35 Koktokay 13 $12,951
36 Changhao 31 $12,951
37 Nanchang, Shenzhen 30 $12,951
38 Xia Zanggor 06 $12,951
39 Oula 15 $12,951
40 Wuguanyi 26 $12,951
41 Jiangpan 15 $12,951
42 Lixianghu 33 $12,951
43 Yushang 02 $12,951
44 Shilian 33 $12,951
45 Sanyi 33 $12,951
46 Sazhubxi 06 $12,951
47 Tieganlike 08 $12,951
48 Dangyang 33 $12,951
49 Yaga 06 $12,951
50 Ganfeng 33 $12,951
51 Miba 15 $12,951
52 Houyu 07 $12,951
53 Dayanbei 24 $12,951
54 Xinzhuang 28 $12,951
55 Dawangtai 28 $12,951
56 Wanzu 33 $12,951
57 Hejiabao 15 $12,951
58 Tiemen 33 $12,951
59 Huyu 24 $12,951
60 Sadikyüzi 13 $12,951
61 Chiba 15 $12,951
62 Bozidun 13 $12,951
63 Niba 15 $12,951
64 Dongwang 29 $12,951
65 Gahai 15 $12,951
66 Kalabulegen 13 $12,951
67 Moba 15 $12,951
68 Muye 33 $12,951
69 Songping 15 $12,951
70 Delong 33 $12,951
71 Longtang 33 $12,951
72 Lijie 15 $12,951
73 Barun 06 $12,951
74 Baluntaicun 13 $12,951
75 Tingjiang 07 $12,951
76 Baiyu 06 $12,951
77 Songnong 33 $12,951
78 Taoyan 15 $12,951
79 Yulin 33 $12,951
80 Haiyang 33 $12,951
81 Xishui 31 $12,951
82 Longmen 07 $12,951
83 Langxi 33 $12,951
84 Xiwu 06 $12,951
85 Shuiyao 24 $12,951
86 Baitang 06 $12,951
87 Liukuaizhuang 28 $12,951
88 Xarag 06 $12,951
89 Shuangcha 15 $12,951
90 Xiditou 28 $12,951
91 Shangan 33 $12,951
92 Xiaoling 15 $12,951
93 Jinjiahe 26 $12,951
94 Renzhuang 02 $12,951
95 Tudi 33 $12,951
96 Zhongyi 33 $12,951
97 Taishihe 15 $12,951
98 Yanhe 33 $12,951
99 Huaping 30 $12,951
100 Qiongkulecun 13 $12,951

The highest-income cities in China represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Jiuxiangling leads with a median household income of $12,951. 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 Jiuxiangling earn $12,951 — that's -83% 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. 30 is well-represented with 2 cities in the top income rankings.

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