salaryMontgomery is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Montgomery to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$185
👥 People living there
562,218
197,494
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.7 min
College degree
39.2%
33.8%
Own their home
61.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $95,900 | $60,120 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $48,490 | -34% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $26,360 | -31% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $102,040 | -27% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $105,050 | -25% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $47,360 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $59,610 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $79,570 | -17% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $56,318 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $61,271 in Montgomery, 20% more in Albuquerque.
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