salaryMontgomery is 13% 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
$1,826
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$185
👥 People living there
511,764
197,494
Commute to work
24.7 min
20.7 min
College degree
32.5%
33.8%
Own their home
64.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.3%
21.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $26,360 | -45% in Montgomery |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $48,490 | -43% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $60,120 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $55,410 | -29% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $102,040 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $35,810 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $105,050 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $35,210 | -22% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $52,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $61,271 in Montgomery, 46% more in Mesa.