salaryMilwaukee 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
$1,347
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$156
👥 People living there
638,530
566,973
Commute to work
24.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
18.1%
27.4%
Own their home
50.3%
41.8%
Below poverty line
32.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
14%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $49,590 | +26% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $49,760 | -21% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $104,010 | $125,490 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $30,330 | -19% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $98,780 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,900 | $45,690 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Pharmacist | $137,770 | $153,340 | +11% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,330 | $44,840 | +11% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,347 in Detroit.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $57,989 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 26% more in Milwaukee.