salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Milwaukee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$156
👥 People living there
562,218
566,973
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
39.2%
27.4%
Own their home
61.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $125,490 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $84,700 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $77,800 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $49,590 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $44,840 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $30,330 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $73,880 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,480 | -19% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Milwaukee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,874 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 26% more in Albuquerque.