salaryMontgomery is 7% 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
$1,284
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$185
👥 People living there
566,973
197,494
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.7 min
College degree
27.4%
33.8%
Own their home
41.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
22.8%
21.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, lower unemployment.
- Pick Montgomery for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $48,490 | -41% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $60,120 | -39% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $49,910 | -36% in Montgomery |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $57,960 | -32% in Montgomery |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $35,810 | -28% in Montgomery |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $47,360 | -26% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $135,040 | $102,040 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $35,210 | -23% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $55,509 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $61,271 in Montgomery, 5% more in Montgomery.