salaryOklahoma City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oklahoma City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$144
👥 People living there
566,973
697,125
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.2 min
College degree
27.4%
34.7%
Own their home
41.8%
58.6%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Oklahoma City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $18,200 | -40% in Oklahoma City |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $59,150 | -30% in Oklahoma City |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $61,460 | +24% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $48,940 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $97,110 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $61,010 | -22% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $103,490 | -21% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $48,780 | -21% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $55,959 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 21% more in Oklahoma City.
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