Kuala Lumpur vs Penang — Property & Income Comparison 2026

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Metric	Kuala Lumpur	Penang
Median Household Income	N/A	N/A
Mean Household Income	N/A	N/A
Median Property Price	RM523k	RM517k▲
Price-to-Income Ratio(lower is better)	N/A	N/A
New Launch Projects	36	37▲
CPI Index (Cost of Living)(lower is better)	135.8▲	138.4

Median Household Income

Kuala Lumpur

N/A

Penang

N/A

Mean Household Income

Kuala Lumpur

N/A

Penang

N/A

Median Property Price

Kuala Lumpur

RM523k

Penang

RM517k

Price-to-Income Ratio(lower is better)

Kuala Lumpur

N/A

Penang

N/A

New Launch Projects

Kuala Lumpur

Penang

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

Kuala Lumpur

135.8

Penang

138.4

Which State is Better for Property Buyers?

Kuala Lumpur has 36 new launch projects while Penang has 37. Both states offer unique advantages for property buyers depending on lifestyle, budget, and location preferences.

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

Income Comparison

Kuala Lumpur

Income data not available.

Penang

Income data not available.

Property Price Comparison

Kuala Lumpur

Median Price (New Launch)

RM523k

From

RM295k

Up to

RM1.5 mil

Total Projects

Penang

Median Price (New Launch)

RM517k

From

RM250k

Up to

RM1.9 mil

Total Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the average income difference between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?

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Should I buy property in Kuala Lumpur or Penang?

Both states have their advantages. Kuala Lumpur has 36 new launch projects with a median price of RM523k. Penang has 37 projects with a median price of RM517k. Consider factors like your workplace location, lifestyle preferences, and long-term investment potential when deciding.

Perbandingan Kuala Lumpur vs Penang — Pendapatan & Hartanah

Halaman ini membandingkan Kuala Lumpur 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.

Kuala Lumpur mempunyai 36 projek pelancaran baru manakala Penang mempunyai 37 projek. Harga median di Kuala Lumpur ialah RM523k berbanding RM517k di Penang.

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