salaryMilwaukee is 6% 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
$1,760
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$156
👥 People living there
1,307,930
566,973
Commute to work
25.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.2%
27.4%
Own their home
42.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
16.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas 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 | Dallas | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,250 | $84,700 | +38% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $77,800 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $63,910 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $30,330 | +26% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $49,760 | -23% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $131,100 | -22% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $45,690 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $102,120 | -17% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $56,419 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 30% more in Dallas.