salaryLexington-Fayette is 4% 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
$1,463
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$156
👥 People living there
323,725
566,973
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
48.3%
27.4%
Own their home
53.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
14.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $125,490 | +56% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $84,700 | +37% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $49,760 | +36% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $77,800 | +36% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $82,090 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $98,780 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $97,360 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $40,370 | $49,590 | +23% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $62,615 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 28% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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