salaryBirmingham is 6% 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
$1,291
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$156
👥 People living there
198,173
566,973
Commute to work
20.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
31.1%
27.4%
Own their home
45.5%
41.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $98,780 | +60% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $60,090 | $84,700 | +41% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $77,800 | +37% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $82,090 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $49,590 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $62,930 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,470 | $45,690 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $135,040 | +28% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,465 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 15% more in Milwaukee.