salaryMilwaukee is 15% 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
$2,109
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$156
👥 People living there
185,604
566,973
Commute to work
26.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
40.8%
27.4%
Own their home
54.1%
41.8%
Below poverty line
15%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale 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 | Fort Lauderdale | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $57,760 | $84,700 | +47% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $49,760 | -34% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $77,800 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $63,910 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,840 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $45,690 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $98,780 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | $125,490 | +19% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $50,950 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 53% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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