salaryCleveland is 3% 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
$1,277
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$156
👥 People living there
366,097
566,973
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
22.4%
27.4%
Own their home
41.7%
41.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
22.8%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Milwaukee for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,020 | $84,700 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $125,490 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $49,760 | -21% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $61,480 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $45,690 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $30,330 | -16% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $97,360 | +16% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $44,840 | +16% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $61,925 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 25% more in Milwaukee.