salaryMontgomery is 21% 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
$2,566
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$185
👥 People living there
344,521
197,494
Commute to work
27.4 min
20.7 min
College degree
29.7%
33.8%
Own their home
46.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
12.4%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $48,490 | -60% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $60,120 | -51% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $48,780 | -50% in Montgomery |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,610 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $79,570 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $47,360 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $102,040 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $125,290 | -36% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $47,381 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $61,271 in Montgomery, 68% more in Anaheim.