Johor Bahru vs Kampung Baru Subang
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Johor Bahru leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Kampung Baru Subang where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Kampung Baru Subang's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Johor Bahru | Kampung Baru Subang |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 63 | 61 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | 82 | 80 |
| Safety | 66 | 60 |
| Summer °C | 27.5 | 27.9 |
| Winter °C | 26.0 | 26.8 |
| Top disaster risk | flooding | flooding |
Johor Bahru vs Kampung Baru Subang: the short answer
Johor Bahru comes out ahead on overall livability (63/100), only marginally above Kampung Baru Subang (61/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Kampung Baru Subang is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Johor Bahru 45 vs Kampung Baru Subang 45, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Kampung Baru Subang runs warmer in summer (about 27.9°C peak vs 27.5°C in Johor Bahru), while winter lows sit near 26.0°C in Johor Bahru and 26.8°C in Kampung Baru Subang. On natural-disaster exposure Johor Bahru is the safer choice (safety 66/100); the dominant modelled hazard is flooding for Johor Bahru and flooding for Kampung Baru Subang.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Kampung Baru Subang — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Kampung Baru Subang — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Johor Bahru — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Johor Bahru — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Johor Bahru or Kampung Baru Subang better to live in?
Johor Bahru scores higher overall — 63 vs 61 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Johor Bahru or Kampung Baru Subang?
Kampung Baru Subang has the lower cost of living (cost index 45 vs 45; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Johor Bahru or Kampung Baru Subang?
Kampung Baru Subang — summer highs reach about 27.9°C versus 27.5°C in Johor Bahru.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Johor Bahru or Kampung Baru Subang?
Johor Bahru (disaster-safety 66/100). Main hazard: flooding in Johor Bahru, flooding in Kampung Baru Subang.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Johor Bahru?
flooding is the dominant modelled hazard for Johor Bahru on our risk index.
How is the Johor Bahru vs Kampung Baru Subang comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.