salaryMontgomery is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$117
👥 People living there
197,494
288,512
Commute to work
20.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
33.8%
41.1%
Own their home
54.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
21.5%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $97,650 | +62% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $77,170 | +55% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $73,240 | +51% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $70,990 | +50% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $68,970 | +41% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $136,120 | +33% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $57,960 | $77,000 | +33% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,680 | $63,000 | +29% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $63,617 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $60,569 in St. Louis, 1% more in Montgomery.