salaryMilwaukee is 8% 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
$2,087
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$156
👥 People living there
394,432
566,973
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
33.6%
27.4%
Own their home
62.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $49,760 | -43% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $84,700 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $131,100 | -26% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $73,880 | -25% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $30,330 | -24% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $77,800 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $102,120 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $61,480 | -20% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 63% more in Aurora.