salaryMontgomery is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$146
👥 People living there
197,494
188,065
Commute to work
20.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
33.8%
50%
Own their home
54.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
21.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $47,530 | +80% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $85,050 | +75% in Tempe |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $102,520 | +71% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,410 | $78,080 | +41% in Tempe |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $134,650 | +32% in Tempe |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $46,830 | +31% in Tempe |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $136,270 | +30% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | $45,290 | +29% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $69,122 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Tempe?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $85,917 in Tempe, 29% more in Tempe.