salaryMontgomery is 21% 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
$3,405
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$185
👥 People living there
311,690
197,494
Commute to work
24.7 min
20.7 min
College degree
70.6%
33.8%
Own their home
44.5%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.8%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine 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 | Irvine | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $48,490 | -60% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $60,120 | -51% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $48,780 | -50% in Montgomery |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,610 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $79,570 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $47,360 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $102,040 | -37% in Montgomery |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $125,290 | -36% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $47,381 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $61,271 in Montgomery, 141% more in Irvine.