salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,246
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$185
👥 People living there
680,130
197,494
Commute to work
23.4 min
20.7 min
College degree
28.1%
33.8%
Own their home
60.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
21.5%
Unemployment
6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Montgomery for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $107,980 | +39% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $48,490 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $60,120 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $97,470 | +23% in Montgomery |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $61,240 | +21% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $26,360 | +21% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,110 | $105,050 | -17% in Montgomery |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $33,070 | +14% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
El Paso and Montgomery cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $59,847 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $61,271 in Montgomery, 5% more in El Paso.