Montgomery is 11% 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
$1,864
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$185
👥 People living there
252,833
197,494
Commute to work
27.7 min
20.7 min
College degree
24.3%
33.8%
Own their home
57.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
15.1%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $53,447 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $61,271 in Montgomery, 29% more in Glendale.