salaryMilwaukee is 6% 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
$2,297
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,877
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$59,958
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$392,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,228
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$169
$156
👥 People living there
226,165
566,973
Commute to work
29 min
22.4 min
College degree
22.1%
27.4%
Own their home
46.6%
41.8%
Below poverty line
17%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Hialeah 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 Hialeah or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Hialeah?
About $56,242 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Hialeah or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $59,958 in Hialeah and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 3% more in Hialeah.