salaryMilwaukee is 15% 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
$3,405
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$156
👥 People living there
311,690
566,973
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
70.6%
27.4%
Own their home
44.5%
41.8%
Below poverty line
10.8%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine 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 | Irvine | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $49,760 | -49% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,480 | -40% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $82,090 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $131,100 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $97,360 | -28% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $123,730 | -23% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $98,780 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $84,700 | +19% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $51,214 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 152% more in Irvine.