salaryMontgomery is 3% 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
$1,516
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$185
👥 People living there
317,419
197,494
Commute to work
21.3 min
20.7 min
College degree
24.4%
33.8%
Own their home
57.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
17.1%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi 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 | Corpus Christi | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $48,490 | -34% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $60,120 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | $102,040 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $105,050 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $107,980 | +19% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $59,410 | $49,910 | -16% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $26,360 | +16% in Montgomery |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $54,860 | +12% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,516 in Corpus Christi.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $58,065 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $61,271 in Montgomery, 19% more in Corpus Christi.
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