salaryMilwaukee is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$91
👥 People living there
566,973
427,246
Commute to work
22.4 min
22 min
College degree
27.4%
55.5%
Own their home
41.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
22.8%
16%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $97,910 | +33% in Minneapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $79,730 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $62,930 | $77,490 | +23% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $159,620 | +22% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $39,350 | -21% in Minneapolis |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $101,630 | +20% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $97,190 | +18% in Minneapolis |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $35,760 | +18% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $64,880 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 33% more in Minneapolis.