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
$1,887
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$156
👥 People living there
179,898
566,973
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.5%
27.4%
Own their home
66.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,187 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 73% more in Aurora.