salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,257
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$185
👥 People living there
203,416
197,494
Commute to work
22.8 min
20.7 min
College degree
32%
33.8%
Own their home
54%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
21.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Montgomery for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $61,720 | $49,910 | -19% in Montgomery |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $35,210 | +14% in Montgomery |
| Software Developer | $122,540 | $110,620 | -10% in Montgomery |
| Civil Engineer | $107,810 | $97,470 | -10% in Montgomery |
| Truck Driver | $51,010 | $54,860 | +8% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $48,780 | +4% in Montgomery |
| Accountant | $72,130 | $75,040 | +4% in Montgomery |
| Lawyer | $130,490 | $125,290 | -4% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Mobile and Montgomery cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $61,079 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $61,271 in Montgomery, 6% more in Montgomery.