salaryFayetteville is 5% 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
$1,530
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$156
👥 People living there
210,815
566,973
Commute to work
19.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
29%
27.4%
Own their home
47.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $82,090 | +70% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $84,700 | +64% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $63,910 | +37% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $47,840 | +36% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $49,760 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $77,800 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $125,490 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $73,880 | +28% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $63,235 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 8% more in Fayetteville.
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