salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$133
👥 People living there
566,973
481,031
Commute to work
22.4 min
23 min
College degree
27.4%
54%
Own their home
41.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
22.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $60,540 | -29% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $56,800 | -27% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $50,820 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $65,860 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $34,860 | +15% in Raleigh |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,840 | $38,470 | -14% in Raleigh |
| Pharmacist | $153,340 | $133,120 | -13% in Raleigh |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $39,710 | -13% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee and Raleigh cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $60,755 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $92,099 in Raleigh, 36% more in Raleigh.