salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,932
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$156
👥 People living there
979,539
566,973
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
59.6%
27.4%
Own their home
43.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
12%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $62,810 | $84,700 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $77,800 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $63,910 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $45,690 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $44,840 | +16% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $49,760 | -15% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $131,100 | -14% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $30,330 | +11% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Austin and Milwaukee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $59,309 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 73% more in Austin.