salaryMilwaukee is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$112
👥 People living there
566,973
1,579,706
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
27.4%
35.4%
Own their home
41.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
21.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $78,050 | +57% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $170,660 | +30% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $78,570 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $36,570 | +21% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $74,860 | -12% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $89,580 | +9% in Philadelphia |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $33,050 | +9% in Philadelphia |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $70,710 | +8% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $63,477 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 12% more in Philadelphia.
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