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
$1,881
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$156
👥 People living there
903,844
566,973
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
48%
27.4%
Own their home
51%
41.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $58,690 | $84,700 | +44% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $77,800 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $82,090 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $49,760 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $63,910 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $30,330 | -17% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $131,100 | -17% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $45,690 | +16% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $59,747 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 51% more in Charlotte.