salaryMilwaukee is 4% 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
$1,864
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$156
👥 People living there
252,833
566,973
Commute to work
27.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.3%
27.4%
Own their home
57.2%
41.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $57,771 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 36% more in Glendale.