salaryMontgomery is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$182
👥 People living there
197,494
243,821
Commute to work
20.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
33.8%
61.9%
Own their home
54.4%
67%
Below poverty line
21.5%
7.3%
Unemployment
6.4%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $47,530 | +80% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $85,050 | +75% in Scottsdale |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $102,520 | +71% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,410 | $78,080 | +41% in Scottsdale |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $134,650 | +32% in Scottsdale |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $46,830 | +31% in Scottsdale |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $136,270 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | $45,290 | +29% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $69,122 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 49% more in Scottsdale.