salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,751
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$156
👥 People living there
198,535
566,973
Commute to work
19 min
22.4 min
College degree
41.6%
27.4%
Own their home
54%
41.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $30,330 | -29% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $62,240 | $77,800 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $39,890 | $49,590 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $44,840 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $125,490 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,340 | $45,690 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $98,780 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $83,920 | $97,360 | +16% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids and Milwaukee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $60,874 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 27% more in Grand Rapids.
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