salaryMilwaukee is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$181
👥 People living there
566,973
1,642,323
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
27.4%
33.6%
Own their home
41.8%
57.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $47,530 | +57% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $63,750 | -25% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $61,780 | +24% in Phoenix |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $98,610 | -21% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $61,210 | -21% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $78,080 | +19% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $34,920 | +15% in Phoenix |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $131,750 | +6% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $63,948 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $87,717 in Phoenix, 33% more in Phoenix.