Highest Income in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Norway

Highest Income — Norway

1 Åkrehamn 14 $84,996

2 Brønnøysund 09 $84,996

3 Kragerø 17 $84,996

4 Austevoll 46 $84,996

5 Luster 46 $84,996

6 Tranby 04 $84,996

7 Vestby 01 $84,996

8 Hommelvik 21 $84,996

9 Mysen 13 $84,996

10 Voss 46 $84,996

11 Røros 21 $84,996

12 Hommersåk 14 $84,996

13 Sandnessjøen 09 $84,996

14 Ulsteinvik 08 $84,996

15 Knarvik 46 $84,996

16 Sørumsand 01 $84,996

17 Stavern 20 $84,996

18 Kløfta 01 $84,996

19 Fauske 09 $84,996

20 Kvinesdal 42 $84,996

21 Tvedestrand 42 $84,996

22 Holmestrand 20 $84,996

23 Ørsta 08 $84,996

24 Tananger 14 $84,996

25 Melhus 21 $84,996

26 Malvik 21 $84,996

27 Fetsund 01 $84,996

28 Indre Arna 46 $84,996

29 Ask 01 $84,996

30 Eidsvoll 01 $84,996

31 Stryn 46 $84,996

32 Jørpeland 14 $84,996

33 Nærbø 14 $84,996

34 Raufoss 34 $84,996

35 Sæveland 14 $84,996

36 Ås 01 $84,996

37 Lillesand 42 $84,996

38 Orkanger 21 $84,996

39 Verdal 21 $84,996

40 Namsos 21 $84,996

41 Råholt 01 $84,996

42 Søgne 42 $84,996

43 Florø 46 $84,996

44 Flekkefjord 42 $84,996

45 Haram 08 $84,996

46 Straume 46 $84,996

47 Mosjøen 09 $84,996

48 Hokksund 04 $84,996

49 Ensjø 12 $84,996

50 Førde 46 $84,996

51 Sortland 09 $84,996

52 Volda 08 $84,996

53 Nesoddtangen 01 $84,996

54 Brumunddal 34 $84,996

55 Mandal 42 $84,996

56 Drøbak 01 $84,996

57 Strømmen 01 $84,996

58 Egersund 14 $84,996

59 Tangvall 42 $84,996

60 Hammerfest 05 $84,996

61 Kopervik 14 $84,996

62 Stokke 20 $84,996

63 Lenvik 18 $84,996

64 Kongsvinger 34 $84,996

65 Notodden 17 $84,996

66 Jessheim 01 $84,996

67 Bryne 14 $84,996

68 Askim 13 $84,996

69 Elverum 34 $84,996

70 Ski 01 $84,996

71 Vennesla 42 $84,996

72 Stjørdal 21 $84,996

73 Steinkjer 21 $84,996

74 Strand 14 $84,996

75 Hønefoss 04 $84,996

76 Leirvik 46 $84,996

77 Narvik 09 $84,996

78 Alta 05 $84,996

79 Stjørdalshalsen 21 $84,996

80 Gjøvik 34 $84,996

81 Kongsberg 04 $84,996

82 Tromsdalen 18 $84,996

83 Mo i Rana 09 $84,996

84 Time 14 $84,996

85 Levanger 21 $84,996

86 Harstad 18 $84,996

87 Halden 13 $84,996

88 Molde 08 $84,996

89 Larvik 20 $84,996

90 Kristiansund 08 $84,996

91 Grimstad 42 $84,996

92 Ytrebygda 46 $84,996

93 Horten 20 $84,996

94 Lillehammer 34 $84,996

95 Hamar 34 $84,996

96 Arendal 42 $84,996

97 Bodø 09 $84,996

98 Porsgrunn 17 $84,996

99 Nesttun 46 $84,996

100 Haugesund 14 $84,996

The highest-income cities in Norway represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Åkrehamn leads with a median household income of $84,996. 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 Åkrehamn earn $84,996 — that's 13% 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. 46 is well-represented with 3 cities in the top income rankings.

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