salaryMilwaukee is 5% 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
$2,339
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$156
👥 People living there
215,536
566,973
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
26.9%
27.4%
Own their home
77.2%
41.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $84,700 | +64% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $77,800 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $125,490 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $63,910 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $47,840 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | $45,690 | +22% in Milwaukee |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,580 | +22% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $97,360 | +17% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $56,827 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 44% more in Cape Coral.