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
$1,465
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$156
👥 People living there
885,860
566,973
Commute to work
24.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
34.9%
27.4%
Own their home
56%
41.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $49,760 | -27% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $65,130 | $77,800 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,880 | $45,690 | +18% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $123,730 | +16% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $84,230 | $97,360 | +16% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $73,880 | +13% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,460 | $47,840 | +10% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $84,700 | +10% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
About $60,778 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 22% more in Indianapolis.
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