Friendly, MD vs Montgomery Village, MD

Montgomery Village is moderately more affordable than Friendly, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Friendly scores 143 compared to 126 for Montgomery Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Friendly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friendly is $2,345/month compared to $1,883/month in Montgomery Village — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montgomery Village is more affordable at $367,100 median vs $407,800.

Median household income in Friendly is $136,485 compared to $96,487 in Montgomery Village (+41.5%). While Friendly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friendly spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Montgomery Village.

Climate-wise, Friendly is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.7°F in Montgomery Village. Montgomery Village receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 41.8" in Friendly.