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
$1,379
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$156
👥 People living there
311,224
566,973
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
41.8%
27.4%
Own their home
39.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $65,160 | $84,700 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $125,490 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $77,800 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $30,330 | -17% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $97,360 | +16% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $49,760 | -15% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,350 | $45,690 | +13% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $44,340 | $49,590 | +12% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
About $60,986 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 2% more in Milwaukee.