salaryColumbus is 9% 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
$1,314
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$156
👥 People living there
203,711
566,973
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
30.5%
27.4%
Own their home
50.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
19%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $47,410 | $84,700 | +79% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $82,090 | +64% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $77,800 | +53% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $125,490 | +52% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $30,330 | +46% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $63,910 | +42% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $49,590 | +38% in Milwaukee |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $62,930 | +35% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,134 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 7% more in Columbus.