salaryMilwaukee 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
$1,826
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$156
👥 People living there
511,764
566,973
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
32.5%
27.4%
Own their home
64.4%
41.8%
Below poverty line
10.3%
22.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $30,330 | -36% in Milwaukee |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $84,700 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $125,490 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $77,800 | +27% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $49,760 | -19% in Milwaukee |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $65,410 | -16% in Milwaukee |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $30,400 | -13% in Milwaukee |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $96,190 | +6% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $56,295 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 53% more in Mesa.