salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,993
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$156
👥 People living there
210,600
566,973
Commute to work
27.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
54.1%
27.4%
Own their home
63.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
5.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
3.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
McKinney and Milwaukee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $59,926 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 129% more in McKinney.