salaryMilwaukee is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$127
👥 People living there
566,973
528,706
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
27.4%
37.1%
Own their home
41.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $94,080 | +89% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $171,460 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $103,390 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $178,540 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $111,460 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 | $130,150 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,350 | $172,010 | +28% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $61,970 | +25% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $66,024 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $94,176 in Sacramento, 38% more in Sacramento.