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
$1,496
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$185
👥 People living there
301,198
197,494
Commute to work
21.7 min
20.7 min
College degree
41%
33.8%
Own their home
50.5%
54.4%
Below poverty line
17%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro 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 | Greensboro | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $60,120 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $46,090 | $35,810 | -22% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,230 | $105,050 | -21% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $48,490 | -20% in Montgomery |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $61,240 | -17% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $58,520 | $48,680 | -17% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $120,540 | $102,040 | -15% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $49,910 | -15% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,496 in Greensboro.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $57,943 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $61,271 in Montgomery, 8% more in Greensboro.