salaryKansas City is 5% 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
$1,535
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$156
👥 People living there
510,612
566,973
Commute to work
21.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.4%
27.4%
Own their home
55.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
14.6%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $125,490 | +39% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $82,090 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $49,760 | -18% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $97,360 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $30,330 | -16% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | $45,690 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $84,700 | +11% in Milwaukee |
| Pharmacist | $139,460 | $153,340 | +10% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $62,849 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 28% more in Kansas City.