salaryMilwaukee is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$132
👥 People living there
566,973
8,483,844
Commute to work
22.4 min
40.3 min
College degree
27.4%
41.6%
Own their home
41.8%
32.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
17.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick New York for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $106,420 | +114% in New York |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $208,880 | +59% in New York |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $96,900 | +58% in New York |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $47,610 | +57% in New York |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $100,520 | +36% in New York |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $166,830 | +35% in New York |
| Accountant | $80,290 | $105,650 | +32% in New York |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $105,540 | +29% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or New York cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $69,672 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or New York?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $86,801 in New York, 33% more in New York.