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
$2,538
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,983
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$67,365
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$518,100
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,586
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$156
👥 People living there
459,745
566,973
Commute to work
27.3 min
22.4 min
College degree
37.4%
27.4%
Own their home
30.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
19.4%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Miami 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 | Miami | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $57,760 | $84,700 | +47% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $49,760 | -34% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $77,800 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $63,910 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,840 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $45,690 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $98,780 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | $125,490 | +19% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Miami?
About $50,950 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Miami or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $67,365 in Miami and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 15% more in Miami.