salaryMilwaukee is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$163
👥 People living there
566,973
319,069
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
27.4%
25.7%
Own their home
41.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $98,520 | +60% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $79,160 | +59% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $133,940 | +38% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,350 | $169,920 | +26% in Riverside |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $63,920 | -25% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $101,870 | +24% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $135,040 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 | $115,120 | +20% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $65,883 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Riverside?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $98,192 in Riverside, 40% more in Riverside.