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
$1,397
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$156
👥 People living there
276,854
566,973
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
31.2%
27.4%
Own their home
43%
41.8%
Below poverty line
26%
22.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $30,330 | -35% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $49,760 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $125,490 | +22% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $98,780 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,480 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $84,700 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $45,690 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Pharmacist | $137,900 | $153,340 | +11% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $60,684 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 8% more in Milwaukee.