salaryMontgomery is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$162
👥 People living there
197,494
401,618
Commute to work
20.7 min
24.8 min
College degree
33.8%
45.7%
Own their home
54.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
21.5%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $95,870 | +59% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $75,710 | +56% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $37,070 | +41% in Tampa |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $127,820 | +25% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $44,480 | +24% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $75,210 | +23% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $59,660 | +22% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $128,120 | +22% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $67,498 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Tampa?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $81,400 in Tampa, 25% more in Tampa.