Kuala Lumpur vs Sabah — Property & Income Comparison 2026

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Metric	Kuala Lumpur	Sabah
Median Household Income	N/A	N/A
Mean Household Income	N/A	N/A
Median Property Price	RM523k	RM442k▲
Price-to-Income Ratio(lower is better)	N/A	N/A
New Launch Projects	36▲	2
CPI Index (Cost of Living)(lower is better)	135.8	124.4▲

Median Household Income

Kuala Lumpur

N/A

Sabah

N/A

Mean Household Income

Kuala Lumpur

N/A

Sabah

N/A

Median Property Price

Kuala Lumpur

RM523k

Sabah

RM442k

Price-to-Income Ratio(lower is better)

Kuala Lumpur

N/A

Sabah

N/A

New Launch Projects

Kuala Lumpur

Sabah

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

Kuala Lumpur

135.8

Sabah

124.4

Which State is Better for Property Buyers?

Kuala Lumpur has 36 new launch projects while Sabah has 2. 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.

Sabah

Income data not available.

Property Price Comparison

Kuala Lumpur

Median Price (New Launch)

RM523k

From

RM295k

Up to

RM1.5 mil

Total Projects

Sabah

Median Price (New Launch)

RM442k

From

RM433k

Up to

RM450k

Total Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kuala Lumpur or Sabah more affordable for property buyers?

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

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Should I buy property in Kuala Lumpur or Sabah?

Both states have their advantages. Kuala Lumpur has 36 new launch projects with a median price of RM523k. Sabah has 2 projects with a median price of RM442k. Consider factors like your workplace location, lifestyle preferences, and long-term investment potential when deciding.

Perbandingan Kuala Lumpur vs Sabah — Pendapatan & Hartanah

Halaman ini membandingkan Kuala Lumpur dan Sabah 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 Sabah mempunyai 2 projek. Harga median di Kuala Lumpur ialah RM523k berbanding RM442k di Sabah.

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