Johor vs Penang — Property & Income Comparison 2026

Side-by-side data comparison for property buyers considering Johor or Penang.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Metric	Johor	Penang
Median Household Income	RM7k/mo▲	RM7k/mo
Mean Household Income	RM9k/mo▲	RM8k/mo
Median Property Price	RM762k	RM634k▲
Price-to-Income Ratio(lower is better)	9.2x	8.1x▲
New Launch Projects	59▲	30
CPI Index (Cost of Living)(lower is better)	141.7	139.4▲

Median Household Income

Johor

RM7k/mo

Penang

RM7k/mo

Mean Household Income

Johor

RM9k/mo

Penang

RM8k/mo

Median Property Price

Johor

RM762k

Penang

RM634k

Price-to-Income Ratio(lower is better)

Johor

9.2x

Penang

8.1x

New Launch Projects

Johor

Penang

CPI Index (Cost of Living)(lower is better)

Johor

141.7

Penang

139.4

Which State is Better for Property Buyers?

Based on the data, Penang offers better affordability with a price-to-income ratio of 8.1x vs 9.2x. However, Johor has higher median household incomes at RM7k/month.

Johor has more new launch projects (59 vs 30), which may offer more options for buyers.

Data sourced from DOSM (Department of Statistics Malaysia) and NewProjek listings.

Income Comparison

Johor

Median Household Income

RM7k/month

Mean Household Income

RM9k/month

Source: DOSM (2022)

Penang

Median Household Income

RM7k/month

Mean Household Income

RM8k/month

Source: DOSM (2022)

Property Price Comparison

Johor

Median Price (New Launch)

RM762k

From

RM500

Up to

RM8461.4 mil

Total Projects

Penang

Median Price (New Launch)

RM634k

From

RM270k

Up to

RM5.0 mil

Total Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johor or Penang more affordable for property buyers?

Based on price-to-income ratio, Penang is more affordable with a ratio of 8.1x compared to 9.2x. A lower ratio means housing is more attainable relative to household income.

What is the average income difference between Johor and Penang?

The median household income in Johor is RM7k/month while Penang is RM7k/month — a difference of RM377/month. Johor has the higher median income.

Mana lebih mampu milik, Johor atau Penang?

Berdasarkan nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan, Penang lebih mampu milik. Nisbah Johor ialah 9.2x manakala Penang ialah 8.1x. Semakin rendah nisbah, semakin mudah untuk membeli hartanah.

Should I buy property in Johor or Penang?

Both states have their advantages. Johor has 59 new launch projects with a median price of RM762k. Penang has 30 projects with a median price of RM634k. Consider factors like your workplace location, lifestyle preferences, and long-term investment potential when deciding.

Perbandingan Johor vs Penang — Pendapatan & Hartanah

Halaman ini membandingkan Johor dan Penang dari segi pendapatan isi rumah, harga hartanah, dan kos sara hidup. Data ini diambil dari Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) dan senarai projek baru di NewProjek.

Pendapatan median isi rumah di Johor ialah RM7k/bulan berbanding RM7k/bulan di Penang. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan di Johor ialah 9.2x manakala Penang ialah 8.1x.

Johor mempunyai 59 projek pelancaran baru manakala Penang mempunyai 30 projek. Harga median di Johor ialah RM762k berbanding RM634k di Penang.

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