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
$1,611
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$185
👥 People living there
914,802
197,494
Commute to work
21.5 min
20.7 min
College degree
38.2%
33.8%
Own their home
44.1%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $48,490 | -52% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $60,120 | -38% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $26,360 | -30% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $47,360 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $102,040 | -26% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $48,680 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $59,610 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $49,910 | -23% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $56,363 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $61,271 in Montgomery, 16% more in Columbus.