salaryLincoln is 6% 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
$1,328
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$156
👥 People living there
294,856
566,973
Commute to work
18.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
41.8%
27.4%
Own their home
56.1%
41.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,670 | $84,700 | +40% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $125,490 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $131,100 | +29% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $77,800 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $63,910 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $59,580 | -27% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $73,880 | +26% in Milwaukee |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $80,290 | +23% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $63,509 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 33% more in Lincoln.