salaryMilwaukee is 11% 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
$2,666
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$156
👥 People living there
236,254
566,973
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
77.1%
27.4%
Own their home
41.3%
41.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
22.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $30,330 | -34% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $131,100 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $49,760 | -26% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $61,480 | -23% in Milwaukee |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $80,290 | -21% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $123,730 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $125,490 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $102,120 | -20% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 162% more in Arlington.