salaryMilwaukee is 3% 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
$2,044
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$156
👥 People living there
332,141
566,973
Commute to work
24.3 min
22.4 min
College degree
37.4%
27.4%
Own their home
66.1%
41.8%
Below poverty line
9%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $59,700 | $84,700 | +42% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $125,490 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,840 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $49,760 | -16% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,940 | $44,840 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $65,410 | -14% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $131,100 | -13% in Milwaukee |
| Pharmacist | $136,250 | $153,340 | +13% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $58,037 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 66% more in Henderson.