salaryMontgomery is 10% 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
$1,999
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$185
👥 People living there
505,268
197,494
Commute to work
26.5 min
20.7 min
College degree
59.2%
33.8%
Own their home
46.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $26,360 | +43% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $60,120 | -40% in Montgomery |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $61,240 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $35,810 | -22% in Montgomery |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $59,610 | -22% in Montgomery |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $79,570 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $105,050 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $94,540 | -21% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $53,778 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $61,271 in Montgomery, 51% more in Atlanta.