salaryMilwaukee is 12% 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
$2,334
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$156
👥 People living there
214,169
566,973
Commute to work
33.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
21.4%
27.4%
Own their home
66.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $52,531 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 90% more in Fontana.