salaryMilwaukee is 4% 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
$2,018
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$156
👥 People living there
411,986
566,973
Commute to work
23.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
23.6%
27.4%
Own their home
60.6%
41.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
22.8%
Unemployment
7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $135,040 | -32% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $49,760 | -31% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $84,700 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $97,360 | -24% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $61,480 | -23% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $125,490 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $134,350 | -19% in Milwaukee |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | $65,410 | -14% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,651 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 49% more in Bakersfield.