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
$2,498
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,339
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$88,371
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$921,200
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,050
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$156
👥 People living there
3,857,263
566,973
Commute to work
30.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.5%
27.4%
Own their home
36%
41.8%
Below poverty line
16.5%
22.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Los Angeles 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 | Los Angeles | 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 Los Angeles or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Los Angeles?
About $51,214 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Los Angeles or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $88,371 in Los Angeles and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 51% more in Los Angeles.