salaryMilwaukee is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$142
👥 People living there
566,973
185,913
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
27.4%
24.1%
Own their home
41.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $59,700 | -30% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $97,290 | -22% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $59,280 | +19% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,840 | $39,560 | -17% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $75,920 | +16% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $150,510 | +15% in Paradise |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,840 | $38,940 | -13% in Paradise |
| Pharmacist | $153,340 | $136,250 | -11% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $62,029 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Paradise?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $63,836 in Paradise, 8% more in Paradise.