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
$1,849
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$156
👥 People living there
252,583
566,973
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.9%
27.4%
Own their home
74.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $82,090 | +38% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $84,700 | +37% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $47,840 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $125,490 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $77,800 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $63,910 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $30,330 | -22% in Milwaukee |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,580 | +18% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
About $59,385 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 76% more in Chesapeake.