salaryMilwaukee is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$168
👥 People living there
566,973
990,138
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
27.4%
47.3%
Own their home
41.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $152,100 | +206% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $301,320 | +130% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $216,740 | +123% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $141,960 | +92% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,350 | $231,560 | +72% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $213,110 | +72% in San Jose |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $102,860 | +67% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $136,140 | +66% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $68,347 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or San Jose?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $157,922 in San Jose, 63% more in San Jose.