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
$1,887
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$185
👥 People living there
179,898
197,494
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.7 min
College degree
38.5%
33.8%
Own their home
66.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,832 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $61,271 in Montgomery, 65% more in Aurora.