salaryMontgomery is 15% 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
$2,087
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$185
👥 People living there
394,432
197,494
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.7 min
College degree
33.6%
33.8%
Own their home
62.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $48,490 | -52% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $60,120 | -47% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $48,780 | -45% in Montgomery |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $61,240 | -38% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $26,360 | -34% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $48,680 | -32% in Montgomery |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $125,290 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $35,210 | -28% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $50,868 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $61,271 in Montgomery, 56% more in Aurora.