salaryMontgomery is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$127
👥 People living there
197,494
439,418
Commute to work
20.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
33.8%
48.7%
Own their home
54.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
21.5%
13.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $132,000 | +172% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $146,760 | +144% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 | $186,610 | +135% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $113,700 | +133% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $219,080 | +109% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $123,250 | +101% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $89,200 | +88% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $92,830 | +86% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $77,349 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Oakland?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $109,576 in Oakland, 44% more in Oakland.