Montgomery, GA Cost Of Living
Montgomery's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Georgia
In America
What is the cost of living in Montgomery, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Montgomery has an overall cost of living index of 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Georgia, Montgomery has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Georgia's index of 91.
The standard of living in Montgomery ranks as #2,449 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Montgomery ranks as the #3,969 most expensive place in the Peach State.
Montgomery Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
| Living Expense | Montgomery | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 91 | 100 | |
Montgomery, GA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Georgia, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Montgomery | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,800 | $190,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,282 | $1,042 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $83,708 | $61,224 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.7x | 3.1x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.18x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Montgomery Services Costs Vs. Georgia
| Item | Montgomery | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.96 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $10.88 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $20.06 | $14.67 |
Detailed Montgomery Groceries Costs Vs. Georgia
| Item | Montgomery | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.48 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.51 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.76 | $2.05 |
Detailed Montgomery Health Costs Vs. Georgia
| Item | Montgomery | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $18.04 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $35.8 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.95 | $2.34 |
Detailed Montgomery Transportation Costs Vs. Georgia
| Item | Montgomery | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.54 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.51 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.08 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $93.79 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $109.21 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $127.37 | $99.13 |
Detailed Montgomery Utilities Costs Vs. Georgia
| Item | Montgomery | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.1 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $54.96 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $155.12 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $182.23 | $175.64 |
Montgomery SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Montgomery
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Montgomery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 145,492 | 96 | 1.0x |
| Pooler, GA | 24,575 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Wilmington Island, GA | 15,607 | 107 | 1.1x |
| Richmond Hill, GA | 13,250 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Georgetown, GA | 12,545 | 96 | 1.0x |
| Port Wentworth, GA | 8,886 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Skidaway Island, GA | 8,846 | 135 | 1.4x |
| Whitemarsh Island, GA | 7,264 | 114 | 1.2x |
