Highest Income in Mongolia

Top 37 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Mongolia

1 Khovd 12 $5,839

2 Dzüünharaa 16 $5,839

3 Saynshand 07 $5,839

4 Tsetserleg 01 $5,839

5 Sühbaatar 16 $5,839

6 Undurkhaan 11 $5,839

7 Dalandzadgad 14 $5,839

8 Bogd 15 $5,839

9 Ölgii 03 $5,839

10 Arvayheer 15 $5,839

11 Baruun-Urt 17 $5,839

12 Ulaangom 19 $5,839

13 Bayanhongor 02 $5,839

14 Mörön 13 $5,839

15 Nalayh 20 $5,839

16 Choibalsan 06 $5,839

17 Darhan 23 $5,839

18 Erdenet 25 $5,839

19 Ulan Bator 20 $5,839

20 Tosontsengel 09 $5,839

21 Horgo 01 $5,839

22 Jargalant 03 $5,839

23 Hongor 23 $5,839

24 Sharïngol 16 $5,839

25 Höshööt 03 $5,839

26 Tsengel 13 $5,839

27 Bor-Öndör 11 $5,839

28 Kharkhorin 15 $5,839

29 Bayan-Uhaa 09 $5,839

30 Choyr 24 $5,839

31 Zamiin Uud 07 $5,839

32 Mandalgovi 08 $5,839

33 Uliastay 09 $5,839

34 Dzuunmod 18 $5,839

35 Zuunmod 18 $5,839

36 Bulgan 21 $5,839

37 Altai 10 $5,839

The highest-income cities in Mongolia represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Khovd leads with a median household income of $5,839. 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 Khovd earn $5,839 — that's -92% 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. 16 is well-represented with 2 cities in the top income rankings.

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