salaryMilwaukee is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$127
👥 People living there
566,973
439,418
Commute to work
22.4 min
29.8 min
College degree
27.4%
48.7%
Own their home
41.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $113,700 | +128% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $186,610 | +92% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $123,250 | +67% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $101,860 | +66% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,350 | $219,080 | +63% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $212,500 | +62% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $132,000 | +61% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $186,640 | +51% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $71,560 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Oakland?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $109,576 in Oakland, 47% more in Oakland.