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
$1,463
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$185
👥 People living there
323,725
197,494
Commute to work
20.9 min
20.7 min
College degree
48.3%
33.8%
Own their home
53.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14.9%
21.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $107,980 | +34% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $48,780 | +34% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $60,120 | -25% in Montgomery |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $26,360 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $48,490 | -21% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $60,280 | $48,680 | -19% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,070 | $105,050 | -15% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $49,910 | -13% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $57,928 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $61,271 in Montgomery, 22% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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