A recent analysis by financial technology company SmartAsset found the places in California where people earn the most money. The analysis was one of the factors in a study measuring the places in California with the most purchasing power.

These San Diego area counties ranked among the highest in California:

#16 - San Diego County, Median Income: $70,588

#23 - Riverside County, Median Income: $60,807

For a closer look at the places in California earning the most money, check out the map and table below:

The full study results, methodology and interactive map can be found here: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/cost-of-living-calculator#california/median-income