salaryMontgomery is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$181
👥 People living there
197,494
1,642,323
Commute to work
20.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
33.8%
33.6%
Own their home
54.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
21.5%
13.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $47,530 | +80% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $85,050 | +75% in Phoenix |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $102,520 | +71% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,410 | $78,080 | +41% in Phoenix |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $134,650 | +32% in Phoenix |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $46,830 | +31% in Phoenix |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $136,270 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | $45,290 | +29% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $69,122 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $87,717 in Phoenix, 30% more in Phoenix.