salaryMilwaukee is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$164
👥 People living there
566,973
319,758
Commute to work
22.4 min
26.2 min
College degree
27.4%
42.5%
Own their home
41.8%
39.5%
Below poverty line
22.8%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,800 | $50,820 | -35% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $55,380 | -35% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $63,010 | -23% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $49,750 | -22% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $100,440 | -20% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $62,930 | $51,460 | -18% in Orlando |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $37,690 | -18% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $35,410 | +17% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $62,774 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Orlando?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $78,014 in Orlando, 25% more in Orlando.