salaryAmarillo is 6% cheaperBased 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
$1,219
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$156
👥 People living there
201,885
566,973
Commute to work
19.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
26.6%
27.4%
Own their home
59.7%
41.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
22.8%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $55,970 | $84,700 | +51% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $125,490 | +46% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $77,800 | +43% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $63,910 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $30,330 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $49,590 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $96,190 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $62,930 | +26% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $63,344 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 22% more in Amarillo.