salaryGreensboro 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
$1,496
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$156
👥 People living there
301,198
566,973
Commute to work
21.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
41%
27.4%
Own their home
50.5%
41.8%
Below poverty line
17%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro 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 | Greensboro | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $57,510 | $84,700 | +47% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $82,090 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $77,800 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $63,910 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $100,930 | $125,490 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,190 | $44,840 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,260 | $45,690 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $97,360 | +17% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $62,631 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 13% more in Greensboro.