salaryMontgomery is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$127
👥 People living there
197,494
528,706
Commute to work
20.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
33.8%
37.1%
Own their home
54.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
21.5%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $111,460 | +130% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 | $171,460 | +115% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $122,540 | +104% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $94,080 | +93% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $103,390 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $61,970 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $172,010 | +64% in Sacramento |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $161,470 | +58% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $71,365 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $94,176 in Sacramento, 35% more in Sacramento.