salaryMontgomery is 20% 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
$2,808
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$185
👥 People living there
276,375
197,494
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.7 min
College degree
33.2%
33.8%
Own their home
59.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
21.5%
Unemployment
8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $48,490 | -56% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $60,120 | -51% in Montgomery |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $79,570 | -43% in Montgomery |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $59,610 | -39% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $102,040 | -38% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $105,050 | -36% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $47,360 | -35% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $48,680 | -35% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $48,092 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $61,271 in Montgomery, 90% more in Chula Vista.
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