salaryMilwaukee is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$131
👥 People living there
566,973
1,389,526
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.5 min
College degree
27.4%
51%
Own their home
41.8%
47.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
11%
Unemployment
6.2%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $97,000 | +58% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $139,520 | +43% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $70,900 | +42% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $178,220 | +36% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $110,400 | +34% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $163,270 | +32% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $123,790 | +25% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,180 | $46,440 | +25% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $69,253 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or San Diego?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $116,561 in San Diego, 50% more in San Diego.