salaryMontgomery is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$163
👥 People living there
197,494
319,069
Commute to work
20.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
33.8%
25.7%
Own their home
54.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
21.5%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $101,870 | +110% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $105,730 | +76% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 | $133,940 | +68% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $98,520 | +65% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $79,160 | +62% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $165,490 | +62% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $169,920 | +62% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $70,880 | +50% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $71,213 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Riverside?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $98,192 in Riverside, 38% more in Riverside.