Aubrey, TX vs Montgomery, TX

Montgomery is moderately more affordable than Aubrey, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Aubrey scores 119 compared to 106 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aubrey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aubrey is $1,827/month compared to $1,342/month in Montgomery — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montgomery has cheaper rent, Aubrey actually has lower median home values ($338,900 vs $366,600).

Median household income in Aubrey is $100,596 compared to $78,333 in Montgomery (+28.4%). While Aubrey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aubrey spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Montgomery.