salaryMilwaukee is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$143
👥 People living there
566,973
310,178
Commute to work
22.4 min
32.6 min
College degree
27.4%
19.7%
Own their home
41.8%
24.4%
Below poverty line
22.8%
23.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $106,420 | +114% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $208,880 | +59% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $96,900 | +58% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $47,610 | +57% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $100,520 | +36% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $166,830 | +35% in Newark |
| Accountant | $80,290 | $105,650 | +32% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $105,540 | +29% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Newark cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $69,672 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Newark?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $56,147 in Newark, 4% more in Milwaukee.