salaryMilwaukee is 3% 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
$1,806
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$156
👥 People living there
660,400
566,973
Commute to work
25.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
27.7%
27.4%
Own their home
56.6%
41.8%
Below poverty line
14%
22.8%
Unemployment
7.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $59,700 | $84,700 | +42% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $125,490 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,840 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $49,760 | -16% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,940 | $44,840 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $65,410 | -14% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $131,100 | -13% in Milwaukee |
| Pharmacist | $136,250 | $153,340 | +13% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $58,037 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 36% more in Las Vegas.