salaryMilwaukee is 7% 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
$1,619
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$156
👥 People living there
573,243
566,973
Commute to work
29.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.1%
27.4%
Own their home
47.5%
41.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,200 | $84,700 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $49,760 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $61,480 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $77,800 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $30,330 | -16% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $98,780 | -15% in Milwaukee |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $74,860 | $65,410 | -13% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,850 | $47,840 | +12% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $55,665 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 15% more in Baltimore.