salaryEl Paso 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
$1,246
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$156
👥 People living there
680,130
566,973
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
28.1%
27.4%
Own their home
60.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
22.8%
Unemployment
6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $48,140 | $77,800 | +62% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $125,490 | +61% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $84,700 | +58% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $63,910 | +51% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $73,880 | +46% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $30,330 | +39% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $49,590 | +39% in Milwaukee |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $62,930 | +33% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $64,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 10% more in El Paso.