Gilbert, LA vs Montgomery, LA

Gilbert is moderately more affordable than Montgomery, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Gilbert scores 55 compared to 63 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montgomery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilbert is $566/month compared to $850/month in Montgomery — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gilbert has cheaper rent, Montgomery actually has lower median home values ($80,200 vs $86,400).

Median household income in Gilbert is $49,750 compared to $57,813 in Montgomery (-13.9%). While Montgomery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilbert spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Montgomery.