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Highest Income in Taiwan

Top 79 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Taiwan

1 Taibao 04 $32,800
2 Toufen 04 $32,800
3 Tianzhong 04 $32,800
4 Tianwei 04 $32,800
5 Taoyuan City 04 $32,800
6 Taoyuan 04 $32,800
7 Taitung 04 $32,800
8 Taipei 04 $32,800
9 Tainan 04 $32,800
10 Taichung 04 $32,800
11 Wufeng 04 $32,800
12 Shulin 03 $32,800
13 Shimen 03 $32,800
14 Shiding 03 $32,800
15 Shetou 04 $32,800
16 Shenzhen 04 $32,800
17 Sanzhi 03 $32,800
18 Sanxia 03 $32,800
19 Puli 04 $32,800
20 Pitou 04 $32,800
21 Yingge 03 $32,800
22 Zhushan 04 $32,800
23 Zhudong 04 $32,800
24 Zhubei 04 $32,800
25 Zhongxing New Village 04 $32,800
26 Zhongliao 04 $32,800
27 Yujing 04 $32,800
28 Yuanlin 04 $32,800
29 Yongkang 04 $32,800
30 Yongjing 04 $32,800
31 Pinglin 03 $32,800
32 Yilan 04 $32,800
33 Xizhou 04 $32,800
34 Xizhi 03 $32,800
35 Xiulin 04 $32,800
36 Xinying 04 $32,800
37 Xingang 04 $32,800
38 Xiluo 04 $32,800
39 Xihu 04 $32,800
40 Wulai 03 $32,800
41 Chiayi City 04 $32,800
42 Ershui 04 $32,800
43 Erlin 04 $32,800
44 Douliu 04 $32,800
45 Dongshi 04 $32,800
46 Donggang 04 $32,800
47 Daxi 04 $32,800
48 Danshui 03 $32,800
49 Citong 04 $32,800
50 Chishang 04 $32,800
51 Fengshan 02 $32,800
52 Chaozhou 04 $32,800
53 Changhua 04 $32,800
54 Chang-hua 04 $32,800
55 Caotun 04 $32,800
56 Buzi 04 $32,800
57 Budai 04 $32,800
58 Beigang 04 $32,800
59 Beidou 04 $32,800
60 Banqiao 03 $32,800
61 Keelung 04 $32,800
62 New Taipei City 03 $32,800
63 Neili 04 $32,800
64 Neihu 04 $32,800
65 Nantou 04 $32,800
66 Nangan 01 $32,800
67 Miaoli 04 $32,800
68 Magong 04 $32,800
69 Lugu 04 $32,800
70 Linnei 04 $32,800
71 Bade 04 $32,800
72 Kaohsiung 02 $32,800
73 Jinhu 01 $32,800
74 Jincheng 01 $32,800
75 Jieshoucun 01 $32,800
76 Hualien City 04 $32,800
77 Hsinchu 04 $32,800
78 Hengchun 04 $32,800
79 Guanshan 04 $32,800

The highest-income cities in Taiwan represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Taibao leads with a median household income of $32,800. 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 Taibao earn $32,800 — that's -56% 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. 04 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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