salaryLouisville 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
$1,278
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$156
👥 People living there
631,818
566,973
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
33.8%
27.4%
Own their home
60.7%
41.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $125,490 | +41% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $82,090 | +30% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $77,800 | +25% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $98,780 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $73,880 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,600 | $47,840 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $97,360 | +15% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $84,700 | +13% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $62,490 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 23% more in Louisville.