salaryMontgomery is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$109
👥 People living there
197,494
754,195
Commute to work
20.7 min
26 min
College degree
33.8%
68.4%
Own their home
54.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
21.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $115,120 | +137% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $133,740 | +122% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $57,280 | +117% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $101,090 | +107% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $101,780 | +104% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $102,920 | +73% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $61,500 | +72% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $102,170 | +67% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $74,351 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Seattle?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $133,583 in Seattle, 54% more in Seattle.