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
$2,279
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$185
👥 People living there
455,548
197,494
Commute to work
29.9 min
20.7 min
College degree
35.6%
33.8%
Own their home
41.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14.8%
21.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | 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 Long Beach or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $47,381 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $61,271 in Montgomery, 54% more in Long Beach.