salaryAugusta is 5% 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
$1,458
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$156
👥 People living there
201,528
566,973
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.7%
27.4%
Own their home
50.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
22.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $30,330 | +65% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $84,700 | +55% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $82,090 | +41% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $77,800 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $49,590 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,930 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,580 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $98,780 | +24% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,287 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 2% more in Augusta.