salaryMilwaukee is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$166
👥 People living there
566,973
219,215
Commute to work
22.4 min
30.2 min
College degree
27.4%
21.2%
Own their home
41.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.3%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $101,640 | +65% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $77,370 | +55% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $132,590 | +36% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,350 | $173,380 | +29% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $123,910 | +25% in Modesto |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $63,280 | -25% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $164,010 | +25% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $135,040 | $165,730 | +23% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $64,439 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Modesto?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $86,162 in Modesto, 32% more in Modesto.