salaryHuntsville 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
$1,364
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$156
👥 People living there
222,791
566,973
Commute to work
19.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
47.2%
27.4%
Own their home
58.3%
41.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville 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 | Huntsville | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $98,780 | +58% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $84,700 | +49% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $49,590 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $77,800 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $63,910 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | $45,690 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $134,350 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $82,090 | +27% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $62,492 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 38% more in Huntsville.