salaryMontgomery is 22% 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
$3,180
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$185
👥 People living there
228,295
197,494
Commute to work
30.3 min
20.7 min
College degree
63.9%
33.8%
Own their home
60.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
5.2%
21.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $48,490 | -63% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $60,120 | -59% in Montgomery |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $79,570 | -57% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $48,780 | -57% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $105,050 | -52% in Montgomery |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $61,240 | -50% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $47,360 | -47% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $49,910 | -46% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $46,543 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $61,271 in Montgomery, 219% more in Fremont.