Montgomery is 12% 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
$2,339
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$185
👥 People living there
215,536
197,494
Commute to work
29.9 min
20.7 min
College degree
26.9%
33.8%
Own their home
77.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.7%
21.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral 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 | Cape Coral | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $48,490 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $60,120 | -34% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $26,360 | -28% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $131,700 | $102,040 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | $105,050 | -19% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $48,780 | -19% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $42,860 | $35,810 | -16% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $48,680 | -16% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $52,574 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $61,271 in Montgomery, 37% more in Cape Coral.