salaryMilwaukee is 4% 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
$1,901
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$156
👥 People living there
487,887
566,973
Commute to work
22.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
42.7%
27.4%
Own their home
60.9%
41.8%
Below poverty line
9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,510 | $84,700 | +40% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $30,330 | -34% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $77,800 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $131,100 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $49,760 | -21% in Milwaukee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $102,120 | -21% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $73,880 | -18% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $98,780 | -17% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $57,754 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 56% more in Colorado Springs.
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