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Lowest Income in Kuala Lumpur

Top 32 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Kuala Lumpur

1 Bangsar $13,400
2 Pudu $13,400
3 Taman Desa $13,400
4 Mutiara Damansara $13,400
5 Bukit Jalil $13,400
6 Brickfields $13,400
7 Bandar Utama $13,400
8 Titiwangsa $13,400
9 Bukit Kerinchi $13,400
10 Desa Petaling $13,400
11 SS2 $13,400
12 Alam Damai $13,400
13 Taman Sri Sinar $13,400
14 Kuchai Lama $13,400
15 Wangsa Maju $13,400
16 Bukit Damansara $13,400
17 Kuala Lumpur $13,400
18 Taman Tun Dr Ismail $13,400
19 Taman Ikan Emas $13,400
20 Taman OUG $13,400
21 Mont Kiara $13,400
22 Desa Parkcity $13,400
23 Taman Melati $13,400
24 Taman Petaling $13,400
25 Bukit Bintang $13,400
26 Sri Petaling $13,400
27 Jinjang $13,400
28 Kampong Datuk Keramat $13,400
29 Kepong $13,400
30 Sentul $13,400
31 Seputeh $13,400
32 Ampang $13,400

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Kuala Lumpur face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Bangsar has a median household income of $13,400.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Bangsar earns $13,400 — 82% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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