salaryMontgomery is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,304
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$157
👥 People living there
197,494
209,978
Commute to work
20.7 min
35.6 min
College degree
33.8%
35.7%
Own their home
54.4%
46.2%
Below poverty line
21.5%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $72,202 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $90,108 in Yonkers, 32% more in Yonkers.