Highest Income in Sardinia

Top 56 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Sardinia

1 Cagliari $27,340

2 Selargius $23,209

3 Sassari $23,086

4 Monte Rosello $23,086

5 Li Punti-San Giovanni $23,086

6 Oristano $23,070

7 La Maddalena $22,649

8 Capoterra $22,649

9 Nuoro $22,411

10 Elmas $22,307

11 Quartu Sant'Elena $21,808

12 Alghero $21,176

13 Monserrato $20,811

14 Quartucciu $20,798

15 Olbia $20,565

16 Arzachena $20,527

17 Iglesias $20,399

18 Tortolì $20,344

19 Decimomannu $20,259

20 Macomer $20,201

21 Carloforte $20,198

22 Assemini $20,035

23 Carbonia $19,994

24 Settimo San Pietro $19,952

25 Sestu $19,776

26 Sinnai $19,654

27 Porto Torres $19,226

28 Dolianova $19,097

29 San Sperate $18,908

30 Tempio Pausania $18,720

31 Sanluri $18,630

32 San Gavino Monreale $18,546

33 Ozieri $18,420

34 Bosa $18,141

35 Domusnovas $17,991

36 Uta $17,979

37 Guspini $17,811

38 Sant'Antioco $17,770

39 Ossi $17,739

40 Oliena $17,736

41 Sorso $17,728

42 Ittiri $17,592

43 Villasor $17,348

44 Terralba $17,316

45 Maracalagonis $17,260

46 Serramanna $17,123

47 Arbus $16,784

48 Cabras $16,709

49 Gonnosfanadiga $16,537

50 Villacidro $16,529

51 Orosei $16,382

52 Sennori $16,354

53 Siniscola $16,333

54 Castelsardo $16,037

55 Samassi $15,743

56 Dorgali $15,514

The highest-income cities in Sardinia represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Cagliari leads with a median household income of $27,340. 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 Cagliari earn $27,340 — that's -64% 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. 14 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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