Highest Income in Costa Rica

Top 79 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Costa Rica

1 Heredia 04 $16,942

2 Chacarita 07 $16,942

3 San Juan 08 $16,942

4 Mercedes Norte 04 $16,942

5 Guadalupe 08 $16,942

6 Aserrí 08 $16,942

7 San Rafael 08 $16,942

8 San Felipe 08 $16,942

9 Patarrá 08 $16,942

10 Tejar 08 $16,942

11 Cartago 02 $16,942

12 San Pablo 04 $16,942

13 Calle Blancos 08 $16,942

14 Cañas 03 $16,942

15 Guápiles 06 $16,942

16 Siquirres 06 $16,942

17 San Diego 02 $16,942

18 Colima 08 $16,942

19 Esparza 07 $16,942

20 San Juan de Dios 08 $16,942

21 San Vicente 08 $16,942

22 San José 08 $16,942

23 Limón 06 $16,942

24 San Francisco 04 $16,942

25 Alajuela 01 $16,942

26 Liberia 03 $16,942

27 Paraíso 02 $16,942

28 Puntarenas 07 $16,942

29 San Isidro 08 $16,942

30 Curridabat 08 $16,942

31 Nicoya 03 $16,942

32 San Vicente de Moravia 08 $16,942

33 San José 01 $16,942

34 Purral 08 $16,942

35 Turrialba 02 $16,942

36 San Miguel 08 $16,942

37 San Pedro 08 $16,942

38 San Rafael Abajo 08 $16,942

39 Quesada 01 $16,942

40 Ipís 08 $16,942

41 Atenas 01 $16,942

42 San Rafael 04 $16,942

43 Sarchí 01 $16,942

44 Santiago 08 $16,942

45 Santa Ana 08 $16,942

46 Quepos 07 $16,942

47 San Juan 01 $16,942

48 Tilarán 03 $16,942

49 Corredor 07 $16,942

50 Guácimo 06 $16,942

51 Colón 08 $16,942

52 Cot 02 $16,942

53 Golfito 07 $16,942

54 Llorente 04 $16,942

55 Miramar 07 $16,942

56 Tamarindo 03 $16,942

57 Orotina 01 $16,942

58 Santo Domingo 04 $16,942

59 Salitrillos 08 $16,942

60 Mercedes 08 $16,942

61 Escazú 08 $16,942

62 San Rafael Arriba 08 $16,942

63 Desamparados 01 $16,942

64 Concepción 02 $16,942

65 Alajuelita 08 $16,942

66 Sabanilla 08 $16,942

67 Sabalito 07 $16,942

68 Granadilla 08 $16,942

69 Santa Cruz 03 $16,942

70 San Josecito 04 $16,942

71 Pocora 06 $16,942

72 Naranjo 01 $16,942

73 Buenos Aires 07 $16,942

74 Cariari 06 $16,942

75 San Antonio 04 $16,942

76 San Ramón 01 $16,942

77 Tres Ríos 02 $16,942

78 Daniel Flores 08 $16,942

79 Río Segundo 01 $16,942

The highest-income cities in Costa Rica represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Heredia leads with a median household income of $16,942. 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 Heredia earn $16,942 — that's -77% 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. 08 is well-represented with 7 cities in the top income rankings.

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