salaryMilwaukee is 16% 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
$3,180
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$156
👥 People living there
228,295
566,973
Commute to work
30.3 min
22.4 min
College degree
63.9%
27.4%
Own their home
60.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
5.2%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $49,760 | -56% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $97,360 | -48% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $73,880 | -40% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,480 | -40% in Milwaukee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $134,350 | -39% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $131,100 | -38% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $82,090 | -38% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $123,730 | -34% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $50,308 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 235% more in Fremont.