salaryMontgomery is 6% 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
$1,379
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$185
👥 People living there
311,224
197,494
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.7 min
College degree
41.8%
33.8%
Own their home
39.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
25.5%
21.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $102,940 | $60,120 | -42% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $48,490 | -40% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $26,360 | -28% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $48,680 | -22% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $49,910 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $47,360 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $128,520 | $102,040 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $36,960 | -20% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $56,422 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $61,271 in Montgomery, 7% more in Montgomery.