salaryBrownsville is 13% 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
$1,204
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$156
👥 People living there
189,177
566,973
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.5%
27.4%
Own their home
61.7%
41.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,850 | $84,700 | +81% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $63,910 | +79% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $77,800 | +69% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $125,490 | +67% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $73,880 | +56% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $82,090 | +44% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $30,330 | +44% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $45,690 | +42% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $67,650 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 4% more in Milwaukee.