| | Montgomery, AL | Summerville, SC | United States |
| Overall | 79.0 | 98.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.9 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Health | 120.9 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.5 | 94.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $126,700 | $355,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,180.0% | 10,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.4 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.6 | 92.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Montgomery 
31 Reviews
Overall, I rate Montgomery as a decent city--not great but not awful. Before moving here in 1984, I lived in Houston, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Tallahassee, Florida, More
Let's see, something, anything, nice to say about this place. Well, the property taxes are low, as is the cost of living, BUT...that's because it's a sh!thole town and More
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Reviews for Summerville 
10 Reviews
Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than More
I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money More
MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING More
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