Johor Bahru or Penang — which is better for families?
Quick answer: Both are industrial hubs with similar incomes (2024 median: Johor RM7,712, Penang RM7,386). JB has more land and new landed homes plus access to Singapore wages. Penang is denser; its median transaction is lower (~RM360k) because of many apartments.
| Johor | Penang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income (2024) | RM7,712 | RM7,386 |
| Median residential transaction | ~RM479,500 | ~RM360,000 |
| Character | Spread out, many landed homes | Dense, many apartments |
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Johor Bahru or Penang — which is better for families?
Both are industrial hubs with similar incomes (2024 median: Johor RM7,712, Penang RM7,386). JB has more land and new landed homes plus access to Singapore wages. Penang is denser; its median transaction is lower (~RM360k) because of many apartments.