salaryMontgomery is 13% 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
$2,070
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,967
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$116,580
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$507,800
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,258
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$177
$185
👥 People living there
280,136
197,494
Commute to work
23.9 min
20.7 min
College degree
47.7%
33.8%
Own their home
65%
54.4%
Below poverty line
7.9%
21.5%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chandler 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 | Chandler | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $26,360 | -45% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $48,490 | -43% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $60,120 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $55,410 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $102,040 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $35,810 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $105,050 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $35,210 | -22% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Chandler?
About $52,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Chandler or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $116,580 in Chandler and $61,271 in Montgomery, 90% more in Chandler.