salaryMilwaukee 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
$1,648
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$156
👥 People living there
397,742
566,973
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
32.6%
27.4%
Own their home
54.3%
41.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,250 | $84,700 | +38% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $77,800 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $63,910 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $30,330 | +26% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $49,760 | -23% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $131,100 | -22% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $45,690 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $102,120 | -17% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $56,419 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 39% more in Arlington.