salaryLubbock 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
$1,301
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$156
👥 People living there
264,814
566,973
Commute to work
16.3 min
22.4 min
College degree
35.1%
27.4%
Own their home
51.2%
41.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock 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 | Lubbock | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $48,950 | $84,700 | +73% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $77,800 | +66% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $125,490 | +55% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $63,910 | +47% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $73,880 | +40% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $49,760 | -36% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $30,330 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $49,590 | +34% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $63,693 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 12% more in Lubbock.