salaryMilwaukee is 12% 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
$2,987
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$156
👥 People living there
195,240
566,973
Commute to work
28.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
49%
27.4%
Own their home
55.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
7.8%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $52,531 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 123% more in Huntington Beach.
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