salaryKnoxville 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
$1,544
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$156
👥 People living there
195,185
566,973
Commute to work
20.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
34.6%
27.4%
Own their home
46.6%
41.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $82,090 | +46% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $84,700 | +41% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $77,800 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $49,590 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $63,910 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $97,360 | +26% in Milwaukee |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $135,040 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,840 | $47,840 | +23% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $62,831 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 0% more in Milwaukee.