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
$1,533
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$156
👥 People living there
2,328,253
566,973
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.6%
27.4%
Own their home
42.1%
41.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,300 | $84,700 | +38% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $30,330 | +37% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $77,800 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $63,910 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $45,690 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | $47,840 | +18% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | $44,840 | +18% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 | $49,590 | +18% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $58,971 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 20% more in Houston.