salaryMilwaukee is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$176
👥 People living there
566,973
290,594
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.4 min
College degree
27.4%
60.5%
Own their home
41.8%
56.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
6.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $64,900 | +30% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $168,510 | +29% in Plano |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $61,250 | -28% in Plano |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $59,010 | -24% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $48,740 | -24% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $24,160 | -20% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,120 | $122,520 | +20% in Plano |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $38,530 | -16% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Plano cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $63,808 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Plano?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $121,065 in Plano, 52% more in Plano.