salaryMilwaukee is 15% 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
$2,279
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$156
👥 People living there
455,548
566,973
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
35.6%
27.4%
Own their home
41.2%
41.8%
Below poverty line
14.8%
22.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach 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 | Long Beach | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $49,760 | -49% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,480 | -40% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $82,090 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $131,100 | -33% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $97,360 | -28% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $123,730 | -23% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $98,780 | -20% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $84,700 | +19% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $51,214 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 61% more in Long Beach.