salaryMilwaukee 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
$1,789
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$156
👥 People living there
545,970
566,973
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
25.5%
27.4%
Own their home
50.1%
41.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
22.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $49,760 | -37% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $84,700 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $125,490 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $97,360 | -22% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,480 | -22% in Milwaukee |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $96,190 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $131,100 | -19% in Milwaukee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $134,350 | -19% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $56,934 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 31% more in Fresno.