salaryMilwaukee is 8% 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
$2,065
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$156
👥 People living there
718,877
566,973
Commute to work
24.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
56.5%
27.4%
Own their home
48.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $49,760 | -43% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $84,700 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $131,100 | -26% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $73,880 | -25% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $30,330 | -24% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $77,800 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $102,120 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $61,480 | -20% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $54,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 75% more in Denver.