salaryLittle Rock is 8% 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
$1,277
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$156
👥 People living there
203,436
566,973
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
44.6%
27.4%
Own their home
53.5%
41.8%
Below poverty line
17.5%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $49,190 | $84,700 | +72% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $125,490 | +65% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $77,800 | +61% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $82,090 | +50% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $131,100 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $63,910 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $62,930 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $38,110 | $49,590 | +30% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,085 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 16% more in Little Rock.