Highest Income in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Sweden

Highest Income — Sweden

1 Västerås 25 $78,084

2 Rättvik 10 $78,084

3 Karlskrona 02 $78,084

4 Smedjebacken 10 $78,084

5 Orsa 10 $78,084

6 Borlänge 10 $78,084

7 Falun 10 $78,084

8 Kungsör 25 $78,084

9 Karlshamn 02 $78,084

10 Köping 25 $78,084

11 Leksand 10 $78,084

12 Surahammar 25 $78,084

13 Ludvika 10 $78,084

14 Sala 25 $78,084

15 Ronneby 02 $78,084

16 Mora 10 $78,084

17 Avesta 10 $78,084

18 Fagersta 25 $78,084

19 Arboga 25 $78,084

20 Hallstahammar 25 $78,084

21 Hedemora 10 $78,084

22 Olofström 02 $78,084

23 Sölvesborg 02 $78,084

24 Götene 28 $56,808

25 Göteborg 28 $56,808

26 Malmö 27 $56,808

27 Umeå 23 $56,808

28 Helsingborg 27 $56,808

29 Lund 27 $56,808

30 Borås 28 $56,808

31 Karlstad 22 $56,808

32 Mölndal 28 $56,808

33 Sundsvall 24 $56,808

34 Trollhättan 28 $56,808

35 Kristianstad 27 $56,808

36 Skövde 28 $56,808

37 Skellefteå 23 $56,808

38 Uddevalla 28 $56,808

39 Örnsköldsvik 24 $56,808

40 Landskrona 27 $56,808

41 Trelleborg 27 $56,808

42 Majorna 28 $56,808

43 Partille 28 $56,808

44 Lerum 28 $56,808

45 Alingsås 28 $56,808

46 Härnösand 24 $56,808

47 Kungälv 28 $56,808

48 Ängelholm 27 $56,808

49 Vänersborg 28 $56,808

50 Björlanda 28 $56,808

51 Lidköping 28 $56,808

52 Hässleholm 27 $56,808

53 Ystad 27 $56,808

54 Eslöv 27 $56,808

55 Kristinehamn 22 $56,808

56 Mölnlycke 28 $56,808

57 Falköping 28 $56,808

58 Mariestad 28 $56,808

59 Västra Frölunda 28 $56,808

60 Staffanstorp 27 $56,808

61 Kinna 28 $56,808

62 Höllviken 27 $56,808

63 Billdal 28 $56,808

64 Höganäs 27 $56,808

65 Arvika 22 $56,808

66 Skoghall 22 $56,808

67 Stenungsund 28 $56,808

68 Bunkeflostrand 27 $56,808

69 Oxie 27 $56,808

70 Lomma 27 $56,808

71 Höör 27 $56,808

72 Svedala 27 $56,808

73 Skara 28 $56,808

74 Lindome 28 $56,808

75 Ulricehamn 28 $56,808

76 Bjuv 27 $56,808

77 Timrå 24 $56,808

78 Torslanda 28 $56,808

79 Bjärred 27 $56,808

80 Åhus 27 $56,808

81 Åmål 28 $56,808

82 Kävlinge 27 $56,808

83 Åstorp 27 $56,808

84 Säffle 22 $56,808

85 Arlöv 27 $56,808

86 Landvetter 28 $56,808

87 Kvissleby 24 $56,808

88 Lycksele 23 $56,808

89 Klippan 27 $56,808

90 Tibro 28 $56,808

91 Tidaholm 28 $56,808

92 Skurup 27 $56,808

93 Vi 24 $56,808

94 Strömstad 28 $56,808

95 Lövgärdet 28 $56,808

96 Skanör med Falsterbo 27 $56,808

97 Tomelilla 27 $56,808

98 Kållered 28 $56,808

99 Viken 27 $56,808

100 Perstorp 27 $56,808

The highest-income cities in Sweden represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Västerås leads with a median household income of $78,084. 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 Västerås earn $78,084 — that's 4% 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. 10 is well-represented with 5 cities in the top income rankings.

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