salaryMilwaukee is 3% 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
$1,999
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$156
👥 People living there
505,268
566,973
Commute to work
26.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
59.2%
27.4%
Own their home
46.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $30,330 | +64% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $84,700 | +45% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $82,090 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $77,800 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $63,910 | +26% in Milwaukee |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $135,040 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,480 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | $45,690 | +16% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $58,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 58% more in Atlanta.