salaryMontgomery is 8% 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
$1,797
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$185
👥 People living there
291,467
197,494
Commute to work
22.3 min
20.7 min
College degree
57.3%
33.8%
Own their home
52.3%
54.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
21.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $60,120 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $61,240 | -34% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $48,780 | +27% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $26,360 | -25% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $132,670 | $102,040 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $35,810 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $36,960 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 | $105,050 | -21% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $55,148 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $61,271 in Montgomery, 44% more in Durham.