salaryMilwaukee 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
$2,808
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$156
👥 People living there
276,375
566,973
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
33.2%
27.4%
Own their home
59.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $61,480 | -37% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $97,360 | -30% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $49,760 | -30% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $131,100 | -26% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $82,090 | -26% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $123,730 | -24% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $98,780 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $37,180 | -20% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $51,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 99% more in Chula Vista.